Thy: meaning, definitions and examples

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thy

 

[ ðaɪ ]

Determiner / Adverb
Context #1 | Determiner

in old or poetic language

Your; belonging to you (used typically when addressing the person or people being spoken to)

Synonyms

your

Examples of usage

  • Where art thou going?
  • I will do thy bidding.
Context #2 | Adverb

archaic or poetic

At or to that place or thing

Synonyms

there

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

🇮🇳 तेरा

🇩🇪 dein

🇮🇩 milikmu

🇺🇦 твоє

🇵🇱 twój

🇯🇵 汝の (なんじの)

🇫🇷 ton

🇪🇸 tu

🇹🇷 senin

🇰🇷 너의 (neoui)

🇸🇦 ك (ka)

🇨🇿 tvůj

🇸🇰 tvoj

🇨🇳 你的 (nǐ de)

🇸🇮 tvoj

🇮🇸 þinn

🇰🇿 сенің (senıñ)

🇬🇪 შენი (sheni)

🇦🇿 sənin

🇲🇽 tu

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,655, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.