How to say “Thank you” in Pirate English
The most common way to say “thank you” in Pirate English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!
In a sentence
English
Thank you, please.
Pirate English
Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!, If ye please, arr
Frequently asked
How do you say "Thank you" in Pirate English?
"Thank you" in Pirate English is "Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" written in Pirate English?
"Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" is the standard written form in Pirate English, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" in Pirate English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" 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 "Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" mean in English?
"Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" is the Pirate English way of saying "Thank 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 "Thank 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. "Many thanks, ye scurvy dog!" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.