How to say “Hello” in Pirate English
The most common way to say “hello” in Pirate English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Ahoy, matey!
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Pirate English
Ahoy, matey!, How fare ye, matey?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Pirate English?
"Hello" in Pirate English is "Ahoy, matey!". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Ahoy, matey!" written in Pirate English?
"Ahoy, matey!" is the standard written form in Pirate English, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Ahoy, matey!" in Pirate English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Ahoy, matey!" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Ahoy, matey!" mean in English?
"Ahoy, matey!" is the Pirate English way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Pirate English?
Many languages — including Pirate English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Ahoy, matey!" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.