Correct spelling for the English word "wert nearby" is [wˈɜːt ni͡əbˈa͡ɪ], [wˈɜːt niəbˈaɪ], [w_ˈɜː_t n_iə_b_ˈaɪ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
"Wert nearby" is a phrase derived from Early Modern English that combines the archaic verb "wert" (a form of "to be" used with the pronoun "you" in the second person singular) and the adverb "nearby". This phrase essentially means "you were close by" or "you were in close proximity."
"Wert" is the second person singular past tense of the verb "to be" in archaic and poetic contexts, specifically for the pronoun "you". It is akin to "were" in contemporary English. The use of "wert" signifies an antiquated or poetic style and is no longer in common usage.
On the other hand, "nearby" is an adverb that describes the relative spatial closeness of something to a particular location, person, or object. It implies a short distance or proximity in terms of physical space.
When combined, "wert nearby" suggests that the subject being referred to was situated close to a particular location, person, or object at some point in the past. This phrase might be found in classical literature, historical texts, or poetic compositions.
In summary, "wert nearby" signifies that "you" (in the singular form) were in proximity or close to a specific reference point in the past, where "wert" is an archaic or poetic form of "were" and "nearby" denotes spatial proximity.