efnan

Old English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈef.nɑn/, [ˈev.nɑn]

Etymology 1

From Proto-Germanic *abnijaną (“to make, perform, execute”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃ep- (“work, result of work, effect, product”). Cognate with Old Norse efna (“to perform, fulfill, keep one's word”).

Alternative forms

• æfnan

Verb

efnan

1. to carry out; do; perform; execute; labour; achieve; show; fulfill
2. to cause; endure; suffer

Conjugation

Conjugation of efnan (weak class 1)

infinitive	efnan	efnenne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	efne	efnde, efnede
second person singular	efnest	efndest, efnedest
third person singular	efneþ	efnde, efnede
plural	efnaþ	efndon, efnedon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	efne	efnde, efnede
plural	efnen	efnden, efneden
imperative
singular	efne
plural	efnaþ
participle	present	past
	efnende	(ġe)efned

Etymology 2

From Proto-Germanic *ebnaijaną (“to make level, make even”).

Verb

efnan

1. to throw down; prostrate; level; lay low; bring to a level with
2. to make even; level
3. to liken; compare

Conjugation

Conjugation of efnan (weak class 1)

infinitive	efnan	efnenne
indicative mood	present tense	past tense
first person singular	efne	efnde, efnede
second person singular	efnest	efndest, efnedest
third person singular	efneþ	efnde, efnede
plural	efnaþ	efndon, efnedon
subjunctive	present tense	past tense
singular	efne	efnde, efnede
plural	efnen	efnden, efneden
imperative
singular	efne
plural	efnaþ
participle	present	past
	efnende	(ġe)efned