From 61a4e2f4eb5f8f62ff406ff536218d06199640e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Richard Zink Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:19:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?Modified=20definition=20for=20the=20word=20wada?= =?UTF-8?q?l=C5=8Dn?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- README.md | 12 ++++++------ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 729739d..cf32d3c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ # wadalōn -### Definition of "wadalōn" in Old High German -According to Gerhard Köbler's dictionary, "wadalōn" (or "wadalōn") is indeed attested in Old High German. Here's a breakdown of its meaning and usage: +## Definition of "wadalōn" in Old High German +According to Gerhard Köbler's dictionary, "wadalōn" (or "wadalōn") is attested in Old High German. Here's a breakdown of its meaning and usage: -### Primary Meaning: +### Primary Meaning The verb "wadalōn" means "to wander, roam, or move about". It conveys the idea of repetitive or habitual motion, similar to the English "to meander" or "to rove." -### Etymology: +### Etymology Derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wad-/wadaną ("to go, stride, wade"). The suffix "-lōn" is a frequentative marker, indicating repeated or ongoing action (e.g., sprangalōn = "to jump around repeatedly"). -### Related Terms: +### Related Terms "watan": The base verb meaning "to go, stride, wade." "wantalōn": A variant with similar meaning (to turn/move repeatedly). -### Usage Context: +### Usage Context The term likely described physical wandering (e.g., traveling without a fixed path). It could also metaphorically describe mental or spiritual seeking (e.g., "wandering in thought") \ No newline at end of file