menian

Old Saxon

/ˈmɛːniɑn/

verb
Definitions
  • to mean, to intend (to do something)
  • to mean, to intend (something for a specific purpose)
  • to mean, to signify
  • to think, to have an opinion

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Germanic *mainijaną (lament, mean, think).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*mainijaną

Gloss

lament, mean, think

Concept
Semantic Field

Cognition

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

思, 考

Emoji
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