{}

Shakespearean English Translator

Translators

Turn modern English into Shakespeare’s English, and back.

100% private. Processing happens entirely in your browser.
Modern EnglishShakespearean
Shakespearean glossary (49 terms)
  • a pox on't — damn
  • afeard — afraid
  • anon — now (soon / shortly)
  • art — are
  • aye — yes
  • betwixt — between
  • canst — can
  • didst — did
  • dost — do
  • doth — does
  • e'er — ever
  • enow — enough
  • ere — before
  • fair — beautiful
  • fare thee well — goodbye
  • fie — shame (exclamation of disgust)
  • get thee hence — go
  • good gentle — friend
  • good morrow — hello
  • good my lord — good sir
  • hark — listen
  • hast — have
  • hath — has
  • hither — here
  • in sooth — really
  • lo — look
  • mad — crazy
  • marry — indeed (interjection of affirmation)
  • mine — my
  • most — very
  • nay — no
  • ne'er — never
  • o'er — over
  • oft — often
  • perchance — perhaps
  • shalt — will
  • shouldst — should
  • thine — yours
  • thither — there
  • thou — you
  • thou art — you are
  • thy — your
  • thyself — yourself
  • verily — truly
  • wherefore — why
  • whither — where
  • wouldst — would
  • wrathful — angry
  • zounds — wow (oath of surprise)

Swaps Shakespeare-era pronouns, verb forms, and interjections. A playful approximation, not a line-by-line rewrite of Early Modern English.

Shakespearean English Translator lets you turn modern English into Shakespeare’s English, and back. Everything runs entirely in your browser, so your text never leaves your device. It’s free, needs no sign-up, and works on any device.

How to use the Shakespearean English Translator

  1. 1Enter your text. Type or paste your text into the “Modern or Shakespearean English” box.
  2. 2Pick a direction. Use the Swap button to choose which way to translate.
  3. 3Get your result. Read the result instantly. Your translated text + glossary appears in the output box.
  4. 4Copy it. Tap “Copy” to copy the result to your clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Shakespearean English Translator free?

Yes. Shakespearean English Translator is completely free to use, with no sign-up, account, or limits.

Does the Shakespearean English Translator store or upload my text?

No. This tool processes everything locally in your browser. Your text is never uploaded, stored, or logged.

Can I use the Shakespearean English Translator on my phone?

Yes. The tool is mobile-friendly with large tap targets and works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, and desktops.

Can it translate both ways?

Yes. Use the Swap button to translate in either direction between modern or shakespearean english and the result.

Guides & explainers

Related tools