The Evolution and Usage of 'Thou' and 'You' in English

The video explores the historical and modern usage of 'thou', 'thee', and 'you'. It explains the differences between these terms in early modern English, including their formal and informal uses, subject and object forms, and verb conjugations. The video also discusses why God is referred to as 'thou' in the Bible and highlights regions and groups where these terms are still used today.

What is the informal version of 'you' in early modern English?

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How did the use of 'thou' differ from 'you' in terms of social context?

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Explain the difference between 'thee' and 'thou' in a sentence.

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What is the significance of the verb conjugation for 'thou'?

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What are the possessive forms of 'thou'?

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Why did William Tyndale choose to use 'thou' when referring to God?

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In what contexts are 'thou' and 'thee' still used in modern English?

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