Pronunciation: [wɒst sˈad] (IPA) 
The spelling of the phrase "wast sad" may initially seem odd to English language learners. However, in Old English, the spelling of "wast" was commonly used to represent the past tense of the verb "to be", which today is spelled as "was". Similarly, the word "sad" was often spelled as "sæd" in Old English. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription for "wast sad" would be /wɑst sæd/.
The phrase "wast sad" appears to be a combination of two words: "wast" and "sad".
"Wast" is the archaic second person singular past tense of the verb "be" in English. It was used in earlier forms of the language, such as Middle English, to indicate "you were". Over time, it has become obsolete and is no longer commonly used in contemporary English.
"Sad" is an adjective that originated from the Old English word "sæd", meaning "sated" or "satisfied". Its meaning evolved over time to refer to feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, or seriousness.
The etymology of "wast sad" then suggests it was utilized in older forms of English to express the idea that someone or something was in a state of sadness or unhappiness.
