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thine

 

[ ฮธaษชn ]

Pronoun
Context #1 | Pronoun

archaic possessive

Thine is an archaic form of the second person singular possessive adjective 'your.' It was used primarily in Middle English and has largely fallen out of common usage, being replaced by 'your' and 'yours.' Nevertheless, it can still be found in classical literature and poetry to evoke a sense of old-fashioned or poetic language. Its usage can convey intimacy and familiarity in specific contexts.

Synonyms

your, yours

Examples of usage

  • Thou art a friend of mine, and thine is the heart I cherish.
  • Give me thine answer, so I may move on.
  • In thine eyes, I see the world reflected.
  • This treasure is thine; take it as a sign of my gratitude.

Translations

Translations of the word "thine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‡เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kamu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฒั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ twรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใชใŸใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tuyo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท senin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„ˆ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tvลฏj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tvoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tvoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั–าฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™nin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tuyo

Etymology

The word 'thine' traces its origins back to Old English, deriving from 'รพฤซn,' which was a form of the second person possessive pronoun used in early Germanic languages. Initially, 'รพฤซn' evolved into various forms in Middle English, with 'thine' emerging as a distinctive form primarily utilized before a vowel sound or as a means to indicate possession. As the English language transitioned through the periods of Middle and Early Modern English, the usage of 'thine' began to decline, replaced largely by the more universally adopted forms 'your' and 'yours.' The historical context of 'thine' reflects the linguistic evolution of English, showcasing influences from Germanic roots and the gradual simplification of pronouns in contemporary usage. Despite its obsolescence in modern speech, 'thine' continues to be preserved in literature, religious texts, and traditional dialects, often serving as a stylistic choice to evoke the essence of earlier English forms.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,315 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.