bestandan
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *bistandaną. Equivalent to be- + standan.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /beˈstɑn.dɑn/
Verb
bestandan
- to stand by or near, stand on or upon, stand about or around
- to surround; beset, occupy
- "Gospel of Saint John", chapter 10, verse 24
- Ðā bestōdon þā Iudeas hyne ūtan, and cwǣdon tō him, Hū lange gǣlst þū ūre līf? Sege ūs openlīce hwæþer þū Crīst sȳ.
- Then the Jews surrounded him from outside and said to him, how long do you delay our lives. Tell us openly whether you be Christ.
- "Gospel of Saint John", chapter 10, verse 24
Conjugation
Conjugation of bestandan (strong class 6)
| infinitive | bestandan | bestandenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative mood | present tense | past tense |
| first person singular | bestande | bestōd |
| second person singular | bestenst, bestentst | bestōde |
| third person singular | bestent | bestōd |
| plural | bestandaþ | bestōdon |
| subjunctive | present tense | past tense |
| singular | bestande | bestōde |
| plural | bestanden | bestōden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | bestand | |
| plural | bestandaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| bestandende | bestanden | |
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