Old English Translator
Convert between Modern English and Old English.
Free Old English translator. Convert modern English to Anglo-Saxon Old English (c. 450-1100 AD). Includes 348 words.
About Old English Translator
Old English (Anglo-Saxon) was spoken in Britain from approximately 450-1100 AD. It's the earliest form of English and is barely recognizable to modern speakers. Famous works include Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.
How It Works
- 1.Enter English text in the input box above
- 2.Toggle to English → Old English or Old English → English
- 3.Get instant translation below
- 4.Copy your translated text
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FAQ
Is this accurate Old English?
This tool converts English words to common Old English equivalents. For proper Old English, grammar and case endings matter, which this tool does not handle.
How different is Old English from Modern English?
Old English is very different from Modern English. Words like "God" become "god", "love" become "lufu", and "king" become "cyning".
What period is Old English?
Old English was spoken from approximately 450-1100 AD in Britain, before the Norman Conquest of 1066.