wouldst

word · lemma: would

Definition

'Wouldst' is an old, archaic way of saying 'would' used with 'thou' (the old word for 'you'). It is mostly found in very old English texts like Shakespeare or the Bible.

Usage & Nuances

'Wouldst' is extremely formal, poetic, and archaic; never used in modern speech or writing except to imitate old English style. Only appears with 'thou' (not 'you'). Common in Shakespearean plays, the Bible, and historical literature. Not used with modern grammar or vocabulary.

Spanish: (forma arcaica de 'would'; se traduce según contexto, usualmente como 'harías', 'quisieras', etc.)Portuguese (BR): (forma arcaica de 'would'; traduzido conforme o contexto, normalmente como 'farias', 'quisesses', etc.)Portuguese (PT): (forma arcaica de 'would'; traduzido conforme o contexto, normalmente como 'farias', 'quisesses', etc.)Chinese (Simplified): （“would”的古语，用法视上下文而定，通常译为“你愿意…吗”或“你会…吗”）Chinese (Traditional): （“would”的古語，用法依語境而定，通常譯為“你願意…嗎”或“你會…嗎”）Hindi: ('would' का पुराना रूप; संदर्भ के अनुसार अनुवादित, आमतौर पर 'तुम करना चाहो' या 'तुम करते' के रूप में)Arabic: (شكل قديم من 'would'؛ يُترجم حسب السياق، عادةً بمعنى 'هل كنت ستفعل' أو 'هل ترغب في')

Example Sentences

What wouldst thou have me do?

basic

If thou wouldst listen, thou wouldst know the truth.

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Wouldst thou like some bread?

basic

I pray thee, if thou wouldst forgive me, I shall never err again.

natural

Thou wouldst not believe the wonders I have seen.

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Hadst thou but asked, I wouldst have helped thee.

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