How to say “Thank you” in Old English

The most common way to say “thank you” in Old English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

Ic þancie þē

In a sentence

English

Thank you, please.

Old English

Ic þancie þē, Ic bidde þē

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How do you say "Thank you" in Old English?

"Thank you" in Old English is "Ic þancie þē". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "Ic þancie þē" written in Old English?

Old English uses the Old English alphabet, an alphabet. "Ic þancie þē" is the standard left-to-right written form.

How do you pronounce "Ic þancie þē" in Old English?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ic þancie þē" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "Ic þancie þē" mean in English?

"Ic þancie þē" is the Old English way of saying "Thank you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Thank you" in Old English?

Many languages — including Old English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ic þancie þē" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Is there a free Old English dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Old English dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Ic þancie þē" or any other Old English text.

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