Thy: meaning, definitions and examples
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thy
[ ðaɪ ]
in old or poetic language
Your; belonging to you (used typically when addressing the person or people being spoken to)
Synonyms
your.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| thy |
This is an archaic or poetic form of 'your,' used primarily in historical texts, religious contexts, or literature that aims to emulate old-fashioned speech.
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| your |
This is the modern and commonly used form. It is appropriate for everyday conversations, writing, and formal or informal communication.
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Examples of usage
- Where art thou going?
- I will do thy bidding.
archaic or poetic
At or to that place or thing
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| thy |
Use in archaic or poetic English to refer to something that belongs to 'you' (the singular form). It is rarely used in modern conversations and is more commonly found in literature, historical texts, or religious writings.
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| there |
Use to refer to a location or place, indicating where something is. It is also used to introduce sentences or to emphasize the existence of something.
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Examples of usage
- Go thou thy way.
- He went forth and did as he was bid.
Translations
Translations of the word "thy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teu
- tua
- teu
- teus
- tuas
🇮🇳 तेरा
- तुम्हारा
- तेरा
- तुम्हारी
🇩🇪 dein
- deine
- dein
- deine
🇮🇩 milikmu
- punya kamu
- milikmu
🇺🇦 твоє
- твій
- твоя
- твої
🇵🇱 twój
- twoja
- twoje
- twoi
🇯🇵 汝の (なんじの)
- 君の (きみの)
- お前の (おまえの)
🇫🇷 ton
- ta
- tes
🇪🇸 tu
- tuyo
- tuya
- tuyos
- tuyas
🇹🇷 senin
🇰🇷 너의 (neoui)
🇸🇦 ك (ka)
🇨🇿 tvůj
- tvoje
- tvoji
- tvé
🇸🇰 tvoj
- tvoja
- tvoje
- tvoji
🇨🇳 你的 (nǐ de)
🇸🇮 tvoj
- tvoja
- tvoje
- tvoji
🇮🇸 þinn
- þín
- þitt
- þínir
🇰🇿 сенің (senıñ)
🇬🇪 შენი (sheni)
🇦🇿 sənin
🇲🇽 tu
- tuyo
- tuya
- tuyos
- tuyas
Etymology
The word 'thy' is an archaic form of the possessive pronoun 'your'. It was commonly used in old English literature, particularly in poetry and plays. The term originated from Middle English and has its roots in Old English. 'Thy' fell out of common usage in modern English, but can still be found in classic literature and religious texts.