meltan
See also: méltán
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *meltaną (“to dissolve, melt”) and Proto-Germanic *maltijaną (“to dissolve, melt”), both from Proto-Indo-European *(s)mel- (“to beat, crush, grind”). Cognate with Icelandic melta (“to melt, digest”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmeltɑn/
Verb
meltan
- to consume by fire, melt, burn up; dissolve, digest
- (ergative) To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
Conjugation
Conjugation of meltan (strong class 3)
| infinitive | meltan | tō meltanne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | melte | mealt |
| 2nd-person singular | miltst | multe |
| 3rd-person singular | miltþ | mealt |
| plural | meltaþ | multon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | melte | multe |
| plural | melten | multen |
| imperative | ||
| singular | melt(e) | |
| plural | meltaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| meltende | (ge)molten | |
Derived terms
- formeltan