Old English · verb
ofercuman
- Part of speech
- verb
- Verb class
- strong class IV
- IPA
- /ˌo.ferˈku.mɑn/[ˌo.verˈku.mɑn]
- Syllables
- ˌo · fer · ˈku · mɑn (4 syllables)
- Modern English
- overcomeovertakewin
Meaning
-
to overcome or overtake
-
to win or be victorious
Conjugation
| Present | Past | |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative | ||
| 1st singular | ofercume | ofercōmofercwōm |
| 2nd singular | ofercymestofercymst | ofercōmeofercwōme |
| 3rd singular | ofercymeþofercymþ | ofercōmofercwōm |
| Plural | ofercumaþ | ofercōmonofercwōmon |
| Subjunctive | ||
| Singular | ofercume | ofercōmeofercwōme |
| Plural | ofercumen | ofercōmenofercwōmen |
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Infinitive | ofercuman |
| Inflected infinitive | ofercumenne |
| Imperative singular | ofercum |
| Imperative plural | ofercumaþ |
| Present participle | ofercumende |
| Past participle | ofercumenofercymen |
All forms (20)
Etymology
From ofer- + cuman.
Descendants
overcome
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