Cometh Meaning in English
word · lemma: come
ˈkəmɪθ
KUH-mith
kˈʌm
kuhm
Definition
An old or literary form of 'comes', used in archaic English such as the Bible or classic poetry. It means 'comes' or 'arrives'.
Usage & Nuances
Used only in very old texts, especially religious or poetic writing. 'Cometh' is never used in modern speech or writing except to create a historical or dramatic effect. Often follows 'he', 'she', or 'it' subjects.
Spanish: viene (arcaico/literario)Portuguese (BR): vem (arcaico/literário)Portuguese (PT): vem (arcaico/literário)Chinese (Simplified): 来（文言/古語）Chinese (Traditional): 來（文言/古語）Hindi: आता है (पुराना/साहित्यिक)Arabic: يأتي (قديم/أدبي)Bengali: আসে (সাহিত্যিক পুরাতন ভাষা)Russian: приходит (устар.) - является (устар.)Japanese: 来たる（古語） - 現れる（古語）Vietnamese: đến (cổ) - xuất hiện (cổ)Korean: 오나이다(고어)Turkish: gelir (eski dil) - yaklaşır (edebi)Urdu: آتا ہے (قدیم انداز)Indonesian: datang (klasik) - tiba (klasik)
Example Sentences
He cometh quickly.
basic
Behold, the sun cometh over the hill.
basic
Trouble cometh when least expected.
basic
Ask, and it cometh unto you.
natural
From the east cometh the wind that brings rain.
natural
Lo, here cometh your king!
natural