The phrase "wert the same class as" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription as /wɜrt ðə seɪm klæs æz/. The "w" sound at the beginning is followed by a long "er" sound, pronounced with the tongue raised and pushed slightly forward. The "t" is aspirated, so a puff of air is heard when it's pronounced. "The" is pronounced with the "th" sound in "thumb", and "same" with a short "a" sound as in "cat". "Class" is pronounced with the "a" sound in "father" and "as" with a short "a" sound as in "cat".
"Wert the same class as" is an informal phrase commonly used in spoken language. It is a rhetorical way of saying that someone or something shares similar qualities, characteristics, or attributes with another person or thing, suggesting that they are comparable or equal in some way.
The phrase "wert" is an old-timey version of "were," which is the archaic or poetic form of the past tense of the verb "to be." In this context, "wert" is used to indicate a hypothetical condition or state. The word "class" refers to a group of people or things that share common characteristics, features, or qualities.
Therefore, when someone says that two individuals or objects "wert the same class as," they mean that both entities possess similar characteristics, features, or qualities that are shared in a particular class or category. For instance, a statement like "He wert the same class as a great philosopher" implies that his intellectual or philosophical prowess is comparable to that of a renowned philosopher.
This phrase is often used to draw parallels or make a comparison between different individuals or objects to emphasize their similarities. It signifies that the subjects being compared are on a similar level or possess comparable qualities within a specific domain or category.