how to read old english?
just the same as the modern english rule?
2006-07-22 16:50:57 · 11 answers · asked by cheungwaileuk 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Nooo. It isn't anything like modern English, for example. Also called Anglo Saxon, it's closer to Old Norse or modern Icelandic. It was spoken about 1500 to 800 years ago, so it's practically prehistoric. Old English pronunciation is technically complex, so it's best to check out one of the many, many websites, some of which provide sound files. More info on Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English_language
There's a lot more to it than just adding "e" to the ends of words!
2006-07-22 16:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it was pronounced much more like German, actually, since Old English was before the Norman Invasion, so it was still very Germanic...
I wish I could be of more help, but I've blocked out the part of high school in which we studied Beowulf. I'm sorry.
2006-07-22 17:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 yr historic with Classmates??? Talk with anyone with a tuition expert baby schooling heritage. Teacher or pediatrician do the next in both languages 1) do not speak child speak with him. 2) read to him. Three) speak with him. Motivate him to talk again. For instance when looking that you could speak about what you might be buying for dinner then ask his opinion as in Do you suppose daddy will like scrambled eggs for breakfast or pancakes. 4) when he mispronounces a phrase, right him gently 5) you must get his listening to confirmed simply to be sure it isn't a main issue.
2016-08-09 03:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by koes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with a cross-translated version of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. That will give you an excellent feel for the phrasing. eventually you'll be able to read most of it without referring to the translation. Then you can appreciate the beauty and cadence of the old english.
2006-07-22 16:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by dimbulb52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'g' before e or i was pronounced like 'y' as in yellow
'cg' was pronounced like 'dg' as in 'edge'
'y' sounded like the 'ue' in 'rue'
it still had the same 'th' sounds
the 'r' was trilled, something like in Spanish
overall, it was much more phonetic than Modern English.
2006-07-22 17:00:41 · answer #5 · answered by karkondrite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it's best to sound it out and read it aloud. Makes it much easier to understand.
2006-07-22 16:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"ye" would be pronounced "yee". stuff like that. they add "e"s to a lot of words, but they are silent. Typically, yes, it is the same rules.
2006-07-22 16:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by RRRachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually quite a bit different! Much more so than one would think.
2006-07-22 16:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by jengirl9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well search the web
2006-07-22 16:53:17 · answer #9 · answered by I can answer it 4 U 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much... there are some variances, but not many.
2006-07-22 16:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by bikerpjb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋