Thee: meaning, definitions and examples

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thee

 

[ ðiː ]

Pronoun / Noun
Context #1 | Pronoun

old English

archaic or dialect form of you, as the singular object of a verb or preposition.

Synonyms

you

Examples of usage

  • thee I'll bring to the altar
  • thee we adore, O Lord
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

poetic or archaic word for you.

Synonyms

you

Examples of usage

  • I give thee my heart
  • farewell, and may happiness be with thee

Translations

Translations of the word "thee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tu

🇮🇳 तुम

🇩🇪 du

🇮🇩 kamu

🇺🇦 ти

🇵🇱 ty

🇯🇵 あなた

🇫🇷 tu

🇪🇸 

🇹🇷 sen

🇰🇷 너 (neo)

🇸🇦 أنتَ (anta)

🇨🇿 ty

🇸🇰 ty

🇨🇳 你 (nǐ)

🇸🇮 ti

🇮🇸 þú

🇰🇿 сен

🇬🇪 შენ (shen)

🇦🇿 sən

🇲🇽 

Etymology

The word 'thee' originated in Middle English, deriving from the Old English word 'the'. It has been used as a second-person singular pronoun in English for many centuries, particularly in poetry and old literature. The usage of 'thee' has declined over time, with 'you' becoming the more common form of address for the second person.

See also: the, then.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,155, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.