bekenen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English bēacnian and bīecnan. Equivalent to beken +‎ -en (infinitival suffix). In some forms, the -n- of the stem has been reanalysed as a infinitival suffix.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛk(ə)nən/

Verb

bekenen

  1. To indicate soundlessly, especially using one's hands.
  2. To beckon; to indicate to come forwards.
  3. (rare) To indicate a specific object; to select.
  4. (rare) To blaze or flame.

Conjugation
Conjugation of bekenen (weak in -ed)
infinitive (to) bekenen, bekene
present tense past tense
1st-person singular bekene bekened
2nd-person singular bekenest bekenedest
3rd-person singular bekeneth bekened
subjunctive singular bekene
imperative singular —
plural1 bekenen, bekene bekeneden, bekenede
imperative plural bekeneth, bekene —
participles bekenynge, bekenende bekened, ybekened

1Sometimes used as a formal 2nd-person singular.

Descendants
  • English: beckon; beck
  • Middle Scots: bekin

References
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