Thou: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
thou
[ รฐaส ]
old English
You, used when addressing one person or more archaically, except for the subject pronoun and the object pronoun, one instance of this pronoun.
Synonyms
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| thou |
Used primarily in archaic or poetic contexts to address one person in an intimate or familiar manner. Today, it is mostly encountered in classic literature, religious texts, or historical re-enactments.
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| you |
The modern, all-purpose form of address used for both singular and plural. This is the default form and is used in everyday speech, writing, and formal contexts.
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| thee |
Archaic form of 'you' used when referring directly to one person in an intimate or informal way. Often seen in classic literature, poetry, and historical contexts.
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| thy |
An archaic way to say 'your' when addressing one person in an intimate way. Mainly used in old texts, poetry, and religious scripts.
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Examples of usage
- Thou art my best friend.
- I love thee with all my heart.
Translations
Translations of the word "thou" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช du
๐ฎ๐ฉ engkau
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑ (ใชใใ)
๐ซ๐ท tu
๐ช๐ธ tรบ
๐น๐ท sen
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ (neo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุชู (anta)
๐จ๐ฟ ty
๐ธ๐ฐ ty
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑ (rว)
๐ธ๐ฎ ti
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรบ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแ (shen)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ tรบ
Etymology
The word 'thou' is an archaic pronoun in the English language, primarily used in Middle English and Early Modern English. It was the singular form of 'you' and was commonly used to address one person informally or intimately. 'Thou' fell out of common usage in modern English and is now considered obsolete or poetic. It has historical significance in the development of the English language and can be found in literature, particularly works from the Renaissance period.