quid tibi est

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Latin

Etymology

From quid the neuter of quis (what) + tibī̆ (to you) the dative of (you) + est (it is), form of esse (to be). Literally meaning "what do you have?".

Pronunciation

Phrase

quid tibī est?

  1. (idiomatic) what is it?, what's the matter?, what's wrong?, what ails you?
    • Cistellaria by Plautus
      Quid tibī est?
      Alcēsimarchum nōn vidēs? Ferrum tenēt!
      What's wrong?
      Don't you see Alcesimarchus? He's got a sword!

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