How Do You Spell SHALT?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈalt] (IPA)

The word "shalt" is a variant spelling of the word "shall," and it is pronounced /ʃælt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling "shalt" is usually found in older texts, particularly in the Bible and other religious texts. Its use has declined over time, and "shall" is now the preferred spelling of the word. Despite its decreasing popularity, "shalt" still holds a certain poetic quality and is occasionally used for stylistic purposes in modern writing.

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SHALT Meaning and Definition

  1. Shalt is a second person singular form of the verb "shall" in Old English and Middle English, commonly used in archaic or poetic contexts. It is derived from the Old English word "sceal" and shares its root with other Germanic languages such as German "soll" and Dutch "zal."

    The word "shalt" is primarily an auxiliary verb that expresses a sense of obligation, necessity, or future intention, indicating that something is expected or required to happen. It is typically used to form assertions, commands, or promises, and functions as a precursor to the main verb in a sentence. For instance, in the sentence "Thou shalt not steal," "shalt" emphasizes the commandment or moral obligation to refrain from theft.

    In modern English, "shall" and "shalt" have largely fallen out of common use, replaced by the simpler auxiliary verb "will." However, "shalt" may still be encountered in literary or religious contexts, where authors intentionally use archaic language to create a specific tone or evoke a sense of tradition.

    It is important to note that "shalt" carries an inherent formality and was typically used when addressing someone of higher rank or authority. As a result, its usage is now largely confined to historical or artistic works, adding a touch of antiquity and evoking a sense of a bygone era.

  2. Second pers. sing. of shall, which see.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SHALT

The word shalt is a second-person singular form of the verb shall. Its etymology can be traced back to Middle English, where it was spelled as shalt or shulte. In turn, these forms derived from Old English scalt, which is the second-person singular past tense form of the verb sculan or sceal. Sculan was the root verb that eventually developed into the modern shall. The exact origin of sculan is uncertain, but it may be related to the Old Norse word skulu, meaning to owe or to be obliged.

Conjugate verb Shalt

CONDITIONAL

I would shalt
you would shalt
he/she/it would shalt
we would shalt
they would shalt

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be shalting
you would be shalting
he/she/it would be shalting
we would be shalting
they would be shalting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have shalt
you would have shalt
he/she/it would have shalt
we would have shalt
they would have shalt

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been shalting
you would have been shalting
he/she/it would have been shalting
we would have been shalting
they would have been shalting

FUTURE

I will shalt
you will shalt
he/she/it will shalt
we will shalt
they will shalt

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be shalting
you will be shalting
he/she/it will be shalting
we will be shalting
they will be shalting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shalted
you will have shalted
he/she/it will have shalted
we will have shalted
they will have shalted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been shalting
you will have been shalting
he/she/it will have been shalting
we will have been shalting
they will have been shalting

IMPERATIVE

you shalt
we let´s shalt

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to shalt

PAST

I shalted
you shalted
he/she/it shalted
we shalted
they shalted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was shalting
you were shalting
he/she/it was shalting
we were shalting
they were shalting

PAST PARTICIPLE

shalted

PAST PERFECT

I had shalted
you had shalted
he/she/it had shalted
we had shalted
they had shalted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been shalting
you had been shalting
he/she/it had been shalting
we had been shalting
they had been shalting

PRESENT

I shalt
you shalt
he/she/it shalts
we shalt
they shalt

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am shalting
you are shalting
he/she/it is shalting
we are shalting
they are shalting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

shalting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shalted
you have shalted
he/she/it has shalted
we have shalted
they have shalted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been shalting
you have been shalting
he/she/it has been shalting
we have been shalting
they have been shalting

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