quid tibi est

Latin

Etymology

From quid the neuter of quis (“what”) + tibi (“to you”) the dative of tū (“you”) + est (“it is”), form of esse (“to be”). Literally meaning "what is it to you?".

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /kʷid ˈti.bi ˈest/, [kᶣɪd ˈtɪ.bɪ ˈɛst]

Idiom

quid tibi est?

(idiomatic) what's the matter?, what's wrong?
- Cistellaria by Plautus
  Quid tibi est?
  
  Alcesimarchum non vides? Ferrum tenet!
  What's wrong?
  
  Don't you see Alcesimarchus? He's got a sword!

Synonyms

(what's the matter?): quid est?

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