Language/Old-english-ca-450-1100/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Old English (ca. 450-1100) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about fruits in Old English (ca. 450-1100) language. Learning the vocabulary of the language is very important to get a grip of its culture and history. So let's dive into the exciting world of fruits in Old English (ca. 450-1100)!
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And you can also improve your vocabulary using the Vocabulary section of Old English (ca. 450-1100) page.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the vocabulary that we will be discussing in this lesson.
| Old English (ca. 450-1100) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| æppel | /ˈæpːel/ | apple |
| þyrn | /θyrn/ | thorn |
| plúm | /pluːm/ | plum |
| beóre-bær | /ˈbeo̯reˌbæɑr/ | raspberry |
| wiðerwinna | /ˌwiðerˈwinna/ | gooseberry |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's see a dialogue between two people discussing fruits in Old English (ca. 450-1100):
- Person 1: Hwæt is þæt? (What is that?)
- Person 2: Þæt is æppel. (That is an apple.)
- Person 1: Ic hæbbe nædre on mīnum æppel-tūne. (I have a snake in my apple orchard.)
- Person 2: Hwæt dēð þæt? (What does it do?)
- Person 1: Hit ofslōh mīnne bōcere. (It killed my book-man.)
- Person 2: Þū scealt ēðelinge sēcan. (You must seek a prince.)
- Person 1: Ic hæbbe þornas on mīnum hlǣwe. (I have thorns in my garden.)
- Person 2: Fæg, and hwæt dēð þæt? (Ouch, and what does it do?)
- Person 1: Hit eac ofslōh mīnne bōcere. (It also killed my book-man.)
Cultural insights[edit | edit source]
Fruit was just as important in Old English (ca. 450-1100) diet as it is for us in modern times. Fruits were often used for medicinal purposes as well. An interesting fact is that the Old English (ca. 450-1100) word "wiðerwinna" literally means "against the enemy." This implies that gooseberries were used as a remedy for fighting off enemies, such as infection or sickness.
Sources[edit | edit source]
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