understandan
Old English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *understandaną (“to stand between, stand in the midst, understand”), from *under (“between, among”), *standaną (“to stand”). Akin to Old Frisian understanda, understonda (Saterland Frisian understunda), Old Norse undirstanda (Middle Danish understande). Equivalent to under- + standan.
Verb
understandan
- to understand, perceive; notice, observe
- to take for granted
- take a stand; stand still; remain standing
- halt, stop, stay, remain
Conjugation
Conjugation of understandan (strong class 6)
| infinitive | understandan | tō understandanne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | understande | understōd |
| 2nd-person singular | understendest, understentst | understōde |
| 3rd-person singular | understendeþ, understent | understōd |
| plural | understandaþ | understōdon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | understande | understōde |
| plural | understanden | understōden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | understand(e) | |
| plural | understandaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| understandende | understanden | |
Descendants
- English: to understand
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