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"Thee" is a pronoun which is often translated as "te", and "thy" is an adjective which is often translated as "tu". Learn more about the difference between "thee" and "thy" below.
thee(
thi
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (archaic) (literary) (singular object)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. te
I bid thee to be merciful with any prisoner thou may apprehend.Te ruego que seas piadoso con cualquier preso que aprehendieres.
b. ti (after a preposition)
To thee I shall grant any wish thou would ask.A ti te otorgaré cualquier deseo que me pidas.
thy(
thay
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (archaic) (possessive)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. tu (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I am bewitched by thy golden locks.Tus rizos dorados me hechizan.
Tell me, fair maiden, how I may win thy love.Dime, hermosa doncella, cómo podré ganar tu amor.
b. su (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am but thy humble servant, my lord.No soy nada más que su humilde siervo, mi señor.
Thy horses are ready.Sus caballos están listos.
