kervan
Old Saxon
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *kerbaną, whence also Old English ċeorfan, Old Frisian kerva, Old High German kerban.
Verb
kervan
- to cut
Conjugation
Conjugation of kervan (strong class 3)
| infinitive | kervan | |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st person singular | kirvu | karf |
| 2nd person singular | kirvis | kurvi |
| 3rd person singular | kirvid | karf |
| plural | kervad | kurvun |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| 1st person singular | kerve | kurvi |
| 2nd person singular | kerves | kurvis |
| 3rd person singular | kerve | kurvi |
| plural | kerven | kurvin |
| imperative | present | |
| singular | kerf | |
| plural | kervad | |
| participle | present | past |
| kirvandi | gikorvan, korvan | |
Turkish
Etymology
Borrowed from Persian کاروان (kârvân). Cognate with later borrowing karavan.
Noun
kervan (definite accusative kervanı, plural kervanlar)
- caravan (a convoy or procession of travelers, their vehicles and cargo, and any pack animals)
Related terms
- karavan
- it ürür, kervan yürür