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"Thy" is an adjective which is often translated as "tu", and "wherefore" is an adverb which is often translated as "por qué". Learn more about the difference between "thy" and "wherefore" below.
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.
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