Wert Meaning in English
word · lemma: be
ˈwɝt
WURT
wˈɜːt
WURT
Definition
An old or archaic form of 'were,' used with 'thou' (the old singular 'you') in English, especially in literature or historical texts.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely archaic; only found with 'thou' (second person singular). Still seen in Shakespearean works, the Bible, or poetry for historical effect. Never used in modern spoken English.
Spanish: eras (antiguo)Portuguese (BR): eras (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): eras (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 是 (古語，第二人稱過去式)Chinese (Traditional): 是 (古語，第二人稱過去式)Hindi: था/थी/थे (पुरातन, 'तुम' के लिए)Arabic: كنتَ/كنتِ (قديم، المخاطب)Bengali: ছিলে (পুরানো বা সাহিত্যের ভাষা)Russian: был - была (устаревшая форма, для 'ты')Japanese: 〜であった（古語・詩的表現）Vietnamese: đã từng là (cổ/thi ca, dùng cho 'ngươi/thou')Korean: 이었다 - 이셨다 (고어 / 옛말, '너'에 해당)Turkish: idin (eski dil, 'sen' için kullanılır)Urdu: تھا - تھیں (قدیم انداز، 'تو' کے لئے)Indonesian: telah (bentuk kuno, untuk 'engkau')
Example Sentences
Where wert thou last night?
basic
If thou wert wise, thou wouldst listen.
basic
Thou wert my only friend.
basic
How wert thou so brave in the face of danger?
natural
Never wert thou one to give up easily.
natural
Alas, thou wert gone before I could speak.
natural