dos
word · lemma: do
Definition
'Dos' is the present tense of 'do' used for 'you' (informal singular), meaning to perform an action or carry out a task.
Usage & Nuances
'Dos' is not standard in modern English; it's an archaic or dialectal form, mainly found in historical texts or some regional English. Normally, we use 'do' for both 'you' singular and plural. Don't use 'dos' in modern writing or conversation.
Spanish: haces - haces (informal tú de 'hacer')Portuguese (BR): fazes - fazes (informal tu de 'fazer')Portuguese (PT): fazes - fazes (informal tu de 'fazer')Chinese (Simplified): 你做 - 你做的(非正式“你”做)Chinese (Traditional): 你做 - 你做的(非正式「你」做)Hindi: करते हो - करती हो (अनौपचारिक "तुम" के लिए)Arabic: تفعل - تفعلين (صيغة المخاطب المفرد)Bengali: করোRussian: делаешьJapanese: する(古語・二人称単数)Vietnamese: làm (cách nói cổ, người thứ hai số ít)Korean: 한다 (옛말, 2인칭 단수)Turkish: yaparsın (eski dilde, 2. tekil şahıs)Urdu: کرتا ہے (قدیم انداز، واحد مذکر)Indonesian: làm (cổ/người thứ hai số ít)
Example Sentences
What dos thou want?
basic
How dos the work go?
basic
Why dos thou sigh?
basic
Whatever dos thou plan, think well.
natural
If dos thou need help, ask.
natural
Tell me, what dos thou see?
natural