Saith: meaning, definitions and examples

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saith

 

[ seษชฮธ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaic usage

Saith is an archaic third person singular form of the verb 'say'. It is used primarily in historical or biblical texts to indicate that someone is speaking or declaring something. The term is rarely used in modern English but may be found in literature that aims to evoke an older style of speech.

Synonyms

declares, says, states

Examples of usage

  • He saith unto them, 'Follow me.'
  • The prophet saith what the Lord has commanded.
  • She saith that truth must prevail.

Translations

Translations of the word "saith" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเคคเคพ เคนเฅˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sagt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengatakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะถะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mรณwi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dice

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท der

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญkรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hovorรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pravi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ segir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‚ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deyir

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dice

Etymology

The word 'saith' originates from Old English, which is a Germanic language that was spoken and written in parts of what are now England and southern Scotland between the 5th and the 12th centuries. The form 'saith' comes from the Old English verb 'secgan', which means 'to say' or 'to tell'. The conjugation 'saith' denotes the present tense, third person singular form of the verb. Its usage was common in Middle English as well, particularly in religious texts and literature of the time, as it aligns with the speech patterns found in the King James Bible and other historical documents. Although it has fallen out of everyday use, 'saith' remains recognized as a poetic or rhetorical device in modern English, often evoking the grandeur or solemnity of earlier English prose.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,440 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.