thy
word
/ˈðaɪ/
thy
/ðˈaɪ/
thy
Definition
An old-fashioned or archaic word meaning “your” when speaking to one person. It is mostly found in the Bible, prayers, poetry, and older literature.
Usage & Nuances
Usually paired with archaic pronouns like 'thou' and 'thee'. Before a vowel sound, older texts often use 'thine' instead of 'thy' (for example, 'thine eyes' but 'thy hand'). Do not use it in normal modern conversation unless you want a biblical, poetic, or humorous effect.
Spanish: tu (posesivo arcaico)Portuguese (BR): teu/tua (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): teu/tua (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 你的(古语)Chinese (Traditional): 你的(古語)Hindi: तेरा/तेरी (पुरातन)Arabic: ـكَ / ـكِ (قديم)Bengali: তোমার (পুরাতন শৈলী)Russian: твой (устаревшее)Japanese: 汝の - なんじの (古語)Vietnamese: của ngươi (cổ - văn học, Kinh Thánh)Korean: 그대의 (고어)Turkish: senin (eskimiş biçim)Urdu: تیرا - تمہارا (قدیم انداز)Indonesian: mu (lama - kuno, sastra)
Example Sentences
Thy name is written in the book.
basic
I will remember thy words.
basic
Lift up thy eyes.
basic
The actor said, “Guard thy heart,” to sound dramatic.
natural
He jokingly texted, “How was thy day?”
natural
Nobody says thy anymore unless they’re quoting Shakespeare.
natural