How Do You Spell WERT AT HAND?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːt at hˈand] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "wert at hand" is [wˈɜːt at hˈand], [wˈɜːt at hˈand], [w_ˈɜː_t a_t h_ˈa_n_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːt at hˈand] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "wert at hand" is [wˈɜːt at hˈand], [wˈɜːt at hˈand], [w_ˈɜː_t a_t h_ˈa_n_d] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
"Wert at hand" is an archaic phrase originating from Early Modern English, specifically from the works of William Shakespeare. It is a combination of two words: "wert" and "at hand."
The word "wert" is the second-person singular past tense of the verb "to be" in the subjunctive mood. It represents the verb "were," which is used to express hypothetical or unreal conditions. In this context, "wert" implies a hypothetical or unreal situation.
The phrase "at hand" means "nearby" or "within reach." It describes an object or a person being close in proximity or readily available when needed.
Therefore, when combined, the term "wert at hand" suggests a hypothetical scenario where a particular thing or individual is present or accessible. It reflects a state where something is within immediate reach, readily available, or nearby, even though it might not actually be present or easily accessible in reality.
This phrase often appears in Shakespeare's plays, where characters use it to express a wish or unrealized desire for something to be present or within reach. It is a poetic and figurative way to convey the idea of hoping for or desiring the immediate presence of something that is currently absent or distant.
