Pronunciation: [wˈɜːt əbˈʌv] (IPA) 
"Wert above" is a phrase commonly used in literature and poetry. The spelling of "wert" can be confusing as it is an archaic form of the verb "were". In IPA phonetic transcription, "wert" is pronounced /wɜrt/ with the "w" sound at the beginning, followed by a short "er" sound and ending with a "t" sound. "Above" is pronounced as /əˈbʌv/ with a short "uh" sound, followed by a "b" sound and ending with a "v" sound.
"Wert above" is an archaic phrase, primarily found in older forms of the English language that is no longer commonly used in contemporary speech or writing. However, it can still be encountered in literary works, especially those written during the medieval or Renaissance periods.
"Wert" is an old English past tense forms of the verb "to be," typically used in the second person singular or plural. It derives from the Old English word "weorþ" or "wǣron," meaning "were."
"Above," on the other hand, is a preposition commonly used to indicate a higher position or elevation in relation to something else. It suggests a location that is positioned vertically higher, both literally and metaphorically.
When combined, "wert above" implies a state or situation where an individual or a group is positioned or viewed as superior, surpassing others in terms of status, rank, or authority. It signifies a condition of being elevated or held in high regard, often denoting a higher level of social standing, superiority, or excellence.
Overall, the phrase "wert above" refers to the state of being higher, superior, or excelling in comparison to others, using the archaic second-person past tense form of the verb "to be" to depict this elevated state or condition.
The phrase "wert above" is not a word, but a combination of two words: "wert" and "above".
"Wert" is the second-person singular past form of the verb "be" in Early Modern English. It is derived from the Old English verb "wesan", meaning "to be". In Middle English, "were" was used as the past form of the verb, which later evolved into "wert". "Wert" is mostly encountered in older forms of English literature and poetry.
"Above" comes from the Old English word "ufan" meaning "on top of" or "from above". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "uban", which has roots in the Indo-European language family.
