How to say “How are you?” in Pirate English
The most common way to say “how are you?” in Pirate English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
How fare ye, matey?
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Pirate English
Ahoy, matey!, How fare ye, matey?
Frequently asked
How do you say "How are you?" in Pirate English?
"How are you?" in Pirate English is "How fare ye, matey?". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "How fare ye, matey?" written in Pirate English?
"How fare ye, matey?" is the standard written form in Pirate English, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "How fare ye, matey?" in Pirate English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "How fare ye, 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 "How fare ye, matey?" mean in English?
"How fare ye, matey?" is the Pirate English way of saying "How are you?" 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 "How are you?" in Pirate English?
Many languages — including Pirate English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "How fare ye, matey?" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.