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What is the word for you in old English?

There isn't a single, perfect equivalent to "you" in Old English. The specific word used depends on the context, particularly the grammatical person and number involved:

* Singular, formal: þū (pronounced "thoo")

* Singular, informal: þu (pronounced "thu")

* Plural, formal: (pronounced "gay")

* Plural, informal: ge (pronounced "geh")

Examples:

* "þū eart swīþe fæger" - You (formal, singular) are very beautiful.

* "þu eart swīþe fæger" - You (informal, singular) are very beautiful.

* "gē sindon swīþe fage" - You (formal, plural) are very beautiful.

* "ge sindon swīþe fage" - You (informal, plural) are very beautiful.

It's important to note that the distinction between formal and informal "you" is more pronounced in Old English than in modern English.

For a more accurate translation, you should always consider the context and the specific form of "you" being used.

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