Würdet

The word "würdet" is a form of the German verb "werden." Specifically, it is the second-person plural subjunctive I form of "werden." The subjunctive I mood in German is often used to report indirect speech or to express wishes and hypothetical situations. In the case of "würdet," it translates roughly to "would you" or "you would" in English, depending on the context.

This form is less commonly encountered in everyday spoken German than the subjunctive II form "würden," which is used more broadly for hypothetical conditions and polite requests. However, "würdet" can appear in more formal contexts or in certain regional dialects. For instance, in a reported statement, one might say "Sie sagten, ihr würdet kommen" (They said that you [plural] would come). The distinction between subjunctive I and subjunctive II in German can be subtle and is often determined by the origin of the verb form and the specific nuance intended by the speaker or writer. While "würden" is the more prevalent form for expressing "would" in conditional sentences ("Wenn ihr würdet helfen, wäre ich dankbar" - If you would help, I would be grateful), "würdet" retains its grammatical function within the subjunctive I system.