elnian

Old English

Etymology

From ellen (“strength”) +‎ -ian (infinitive suffix)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈel.ni.ɑn/, [ˈeɫ.ni.ɑn]

Verb

elnian

1. to strengthen
2. to emulate
3. to strive to be equal to

Conjugation

Conjugation of elnian (weak class 2)

infinitive	elnian	elnienne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	elniġe	elnode
second person singular	elnast	elnodest
third person singular	elnaþ	elnode
plural	elniaþ	elnodon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	elniġe	elnode
plural	elniġen	elnoden
imperative
singular	elna
plural	elniaþ
participle	present	past
	elniende	(ġe)elnod