bestandan

Old English

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *bistandaną. Equivalent to be- +‎ standan.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /beˈstɑn.dɑn/

Verb

bestandan

  1. to stand by or near, stand on or upon, stand about or around
  2. to surround; beset, occupy

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

Descendants
  • Middle English: bistanden, bestanden
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