quid tibi est

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Latin

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Etymology

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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

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Phrase

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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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