Correct spelling for the English word "wert ostentatious" is [wˈɜːt ˌɒstəntˈe͡ɪʃəs], [wˈɜːt ˌɒstəntˈeɪʃəs], [w_ˈɜː_t ˌɒ_s_t_ə_n_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
"Wert ostentatious" is not a standard English phrase, but it appears to be a combination of two words - "wert" and "ostentatious."
"Wert" is an archaic form of the verb "be" in the second person singular past tense, commonly associated with Old English or Shakespearean language. It replaces the modern "were."
"Ostentatious," on the other hand, is an adjective derived from the noun "ostentation." It refers to a behavior or display that is intended to attract attention, impress others, or showcase one's wealth, success, or possessions in an extravagant and flamboyant manner. Something described as ostentatious is characterized by showiness, extravagance, or a desire to make an extravagant display, which can be perceived as lacking in subtlety or modesty.
Combining the two components, "wert ostentatious" would imply a past tense variation of "were ostentatious," indicating that someone or something in the past exhibited an extravagant or showy behavior intentionally seeking attention. However, it should be noted that "wert ostentatious" is not a standard phrase, and its meaning may vary depending on the context in which it is used or the speaker's intent.
The word "wert" does not have an etymology, as it is not a word in English. It appears to be a typographical error or a misspelling.
However, the word "ostentatious" does have an etymology. It derives from the Latin word "ostentare", which means "to display" or "to show off". In Latin, "ostentus" is the past participle of "ostentare". The word was later adopted into Middle French as "ostentacion", and then into English as "ostentation" in the 16th century.
"Ostentation" referred to the act of showing off or displaying wealth, power, or superiority in a conspicuous or extravagant manner. Over time, the word evolved into "ostentatious", which maintained the sense of extravagant display or showiness.