shalt
word · lemma: shall
/ˈʃæɫt/
shalt
/ʃˈælt/
shalt
Definition
An old-fashioned or biblical way to say 'shall,' used with 'thou' (old word for 'you') to show what someone will do or must do.
Usage & Nuances
Very old, formal, and almost always found in religious, poetic, or historic English, especially with 'thou.' You won't hear 'shalt' in modern conversation; use 'shall' or 'will' instead.
Spanish: deberás (arcaico) - habrás dePortuguese (BR): hão de (arcaico) - deverás (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): hão de (arcaico) - deverás (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 应当(古语)Chinese (Traditional): 應當(古語)Hindi: करेगा/करोगे (पुराना/धार्मिक)Arabic: سَتَفعَلُ (قديم/ديني)Bengali: করিবি - হইবিRussian: должен - будешьJapanese: 〜すべし - 〜しなければならぬVietnamese: sẽ - phảiKorean: 할지니라 - 해야 하느니라Turkish: edeceksin - yapmalısınUrdu: کرے گا - چاہئےIndonesian: akan - harus
Example Sentences
Thou shalt not fear, for I am with thee.
natural
Thou shalt not steal.
basic
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
basic
Thou shalt not lie.
basic
If thou shalt follow my advice, thou wilt prosper.
natural
Remember, thou shalt keep the promises thou hast made.
natural