dost
word · lemma: do
Definition
'Dost' is an old-fashioned or archaic way of saying 'do' or 'does' when talking to one person, used in Early Modern English, especially in poetry or the Bible.
Usage & Nuances
Highly archaic—'dost' is only seen in old texts, religious writings, or poetry. It takes the place of 'do' or 'does' in the second person singular ('thou dost'). It is never used in modern spoken or written English, except for stylistic effect.
Spanish: (arcaico/formal) haces - (arcaico) tú hacesPortuguese (BR): (arcaico/formal) fazes - (arcaico) tu fazesPortuguese (PT): (arcaico/formal) fazes - (arcaico) tu fazesChinese (Simplified): （古語）你做Chinese (Traditional): （古語）你做Hindi: (पुराना/आर्काइक) करता हैArabic: (قديم/فصيح) تفعلBengali: করো (তুমি) - করিস (তুই, আঞ্চলিক পুরাতন)Russian: делаешь (древний стиль)Japanese: す（す る・なさる の古語、詩的用法）Vietnamese: làm (ngôn ngữ cổ, ngôi thứ hai số ít)Korean: 하다 (옛말, 네가)Turkish: yaparsın (eski dil, 'sen' için)Urdu: کرتا ہے (پرانا انداز، 'تو' یا 'تم' کے لیے)Indonesian: melakukan (bentuk kuno, untuk 'engkau')
Example Sentences
Little dost thou know of the troubles to come.
natural
Whom dost thou love so deeply?
natural
Dost thou understand my words?
basic
Why dost thou weep in the night?
basic
Dost thou seek the truth?
basic
Only when pushed to the edge dost thou reveal thy true strength.
natural