MAUN Meaning and
Definition
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Maun is a dialectal term primarily used in Scotland, specifically in the Scottish dialects of Scots language or Lallans. It is typically employed as an auxiliary verb, derived from the older form "mone" or "moun," which is related to the archaic English term "mown." Maun is commonly used in the sense of "must" or "have to" and is used to denote necessity or obligation. It is akin to the Scots term "ken" which means "to know," reflecting the unique linguistic characteristics of Scots dialects.
The word maun is frequently used in phrases such as "ye maun" (meaning "you must") or "we maun" (meaning "we have to"). It is indicative of the sense of compulsion or requirement. The usage of maun is endemic to Scots language and showcases the rich linguistic heritage of the Scottish people.
In contemporary usage, maun often carries an implicit suggestion of duty or moral obligation. It is a word deeply ingrained in Scottish cultural and linguistic practices, encapsulating the Scottish spirit of determination and responsibility. The term maun serves as a reminder of the historical linguistic diversity and distinctiveness of Scottish dialects, acting as a vital component of Scotland's unique linguistic heritage.
Etymology of MAUN
The word "maun" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Middle English term "moun", which is a contraction of "mouned" or "mowand". It ultimately comes from the Old English word "māwan", meaning "to be able to". Over time, it evolved into "maun", which is still used in some Scottish dialects today. The word signifies the ability or permission to do something.
Conjugate verb Maun
CONDITIONAL
I
would maun
you
would maun
he/she/it
would maun
we
would maun
they
would maun
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be mauning
you
would be mauning
he/she/it
would be mauning
we
would be mauning
they
would be mauning
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have maun
you
would have maun
he/she/it
would have maun
we
would have maun
they
would have maun
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been mauning
you
would have been mauning
he/she/it
would have been mauning
we
would have been mauning
they
would have been mauning
FUTURE
I
will maun
you
will maun
he/she/it
will maun
we
will maun
they
will maun
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be mauning
you
will be mauning
he/she/it
will be mauning
we
will be mauning
they
will be mauning
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have mauned
you
will have mauned
he/she/it
will have mauned
we
will have mauned
they
will have mauned
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been mauning
you
will have been mauning
he/she/it
will have been mauning
we
will have been mauning
they
will have been mauning
IMPERATIVE
you
maun
we
let´s maun
to maun
PAST
I
mauned
you
mauned
he/she/it
mauned
we
mauned
they
mauned
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was mauning
you
were mauning
he/she/it
was mauning
we
were mauning
they
were mauning
PAST PARTICIPLE
mauned
PAST PERFECT
I
had mauned
you
had mauned
he/she/it
had mauned
we
had mauned
they
had mauned
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been mauning
you
had been mauning
he/she/it
had been mauning
we
had been mauning
they
had been mauning
PRESENT
I
maun
you
maun
he/she/it
mauns
we
maun
they
maun
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am mauning
you
are mauning
he/she/it
is mauning
we
are mauning
they
are mauning
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
mauning
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have mauned
you
have mauned
he/she/it
has mauned
we
have mauned
they
have mauned
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been mauning
you
have been mauning
he/she/it
has been mauning
we
have been mauning
they
have been mauning
