belifan
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *bilībaną. Equivalent to be- + a Proto-Germanic verb meaning "to be left."
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /beˈliːfɑn/, [beˈliːvɑn]
Verb
belīfan
- to stay or remain
- to continue, remain over, be left
Conjugation
Conjugation of belīfan (strong class 1)
| infinitive | belīfan | tō belīfenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | belīfe | belāf |
| 2nd-person singular | belīfest | belife |
| 3rd-person singular | belīfeþ | belāf |
| plural | belīfaþ | belifon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | belīfe | belife |
| plural | belīfen | belifen |
| imperative | ||
| singular | belīf | |
| plural | belīfaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| belīfende | belifen | |
Descendants
- Middle English: beliven
- Scots: beleve, beleif
- English: belive, blive, belave