bestandan
Old English
Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *bistandaną. Equivalent to be- + standan.
Verb
bestandan
- To stand by or near, stand on or upon, stand about or around.
- To surround; beset, occupy.
Conjugation
Conjugation of bestandan (strong class 6)
| infinitive | bestandan | tō bestandenne |
|---|---|---|
| indicative | present | past |
| 1st-person singular | bestande | bestōd |
| 2nd-person singular | bestentest | bestōde |
| 3rd-person singular | bestenteþ | bestōd |
| plural | bestandaþ | bestōdon |
| subjunctive | present | past |
| singular | bestande | bestōde |
| plural | bestanden | bestōden |
| imperative | ||
| singular | bestand | |
| plural | bestandaþ | |
| participle | present | past |
| bestandende | bestanden | |
Descendants
- Middle English: bistanden, bestanden
- English: bestand