thine
word
/ˈðaɪn/
thyn
/ðˈaɪn/
thyn
Definition
An old English word meaning 'yours', used to refer to something belonging to 'thee' (you). Mainly found in the Bible, classic literature, and poetry.
Usage & Nuances
Now archaic; used as the possessive equivalent to 'thy', meaning 'your'. Appears before vowels ('thine apple') or as a possessive pronoun at sentence end ('The book is thine'). Mostly found in Shakespeare, the King James Bible, and poetry. Not used in modern speech.
Spanish: tuyo - tuya - tuyos - tuyas (arcaico)Portuguese (BR): teu - tua - teus - tuas (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): teu - tua - teus - tuas (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 你的 (古語/詩歌用語)Chinese (Traditional): 你的 (古語/詩歌用語)Hindi: तेरा - तेरी - तेरे (पुराना/काव्यात्मक प्रयोग)Arabic: لكَ - لكِ (قديم/شِعري)Bengali: তোমার (পুরাতন রূপ) - তোর (কবিতায়, বাইবেলে)Russian: твоё (устаревшее) - твой (устаревшее)Japanese: 汝の（なんじの、古語）Vietnamese: của ngươi (cổ) - của bạn (cổ)Korean: 네 것 (고어, 문어체)Turkish: seninki (eski dil) - senin (eski dilde, ünlüden önce)Urdu: تیرا - تمہارا (قدیم اردو، شاعرانہ زبان)Indonesian: punyamu (kuno) - milikmu (kuno, sastra/Alkitab)
Example Sentences
Is this book thine?
basic
Thine eyes are brighter than the stars.
basic
Thine honor cannot be taken away.
natural
Do with me as thine heart wishes.
natural
All that is mine shall soon be thine.
natural
Thine is the kingdom and the power.
basic