swincan
Old English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *swinkaną (“to swing, bend”), from Proto-Indo-European *sweng-, *swenk- (“to bend, swing, swivel”). A parallel form to swingan.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈswiŋkɑn/
Conjugation
Conjugation of swincan (strong class 3)
| infinitive | swincan | tō swincenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | swince | swanc |
| 2nd-person singular | swincest | swunce |
| 3rd-person singular | swinceþ | swanc |
| plural | swincaþ | swuncon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | swince | swunce |
| plural | swincen | swuncen |
| imperative | ||
| singular | swinc | |
| plural | swincaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| swincende | (ġe)swuncen | |
Related terms
Descendants
- Middle English: swinken
- English: swink
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