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    How do I say "you might be correct" when speaking like Shakespeare?
    Donagan
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    Perchance you doth prevail.
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    How do you say 'I'm fine'?
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    Shakespeare rarely used phrases as neutral as "I'm fine", so add some flair to your statement. For example, say, "Ay, I am merry!"
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    How would I change my play script to make it sound more Shakespearean?
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    You can replace ordinary words with their Shakespearean equivalent, such as "'tis" instead of "it is." You can also use Shakespearean verbs, contractions, greetings, and rhythm.
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    What is the word for "they" in Shakespearean English?
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    The word "they" remains the same in Shakespearean English.
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    How do I say "is" like Shakespeare?
    Donagan
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    Shakespeare sometimes used the word "is," but he often found more poetic and evocative ways to express states of being. In other words, he used his imagination as well as anyone ever has. You have an imagination. Put it to use.
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    How do I say I enjoyed my company?
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    Foresooth, I Hath self indulged in mine own companionshipeth, merrily! This is if you are saying you enjoy being by yourself?
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    How do you say "How are you all today?"
    Community Answer
    "How are thee all today?" or It is the same because you said 'you all' which is everyone.
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    What is the meaning of the word "thy"?
    Community Answer
    "Thy" means "your."
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    How do I say "I don't know what to do" in Shakespearean language?
    Evie Tuck
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    Say something along the lines of: "Art thy haveth none thee idea whatever to do". Just talk how William Shakespeare would have. It can be useful, entertaining, or even comical to be able to have the skill sets to speak like him in preforming arts. Maybe if you are able to find some reliable websites or textbooks you could look further into more guides to speaking like William Shakespeare or other famous historical figures. You might also find some general preforming arts and voice acting tips from generic acting guides and tip books or websites.
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    How to say "I love you"?
    Joe Mama
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    Simply, it is “I love thee.” Thee and thou both mean you, but it is only to be used when there is a suffix after the next word. Here is an example: “thou canst come over” or “thou wilt be happy” or “thou shalt not kill” and then for thee, “I like thee” or “between thee and I”.
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    What is the meaning of thee?
    Joe Mama
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    Thee means you. Thou also means you but is only to be used when there is a suffix after it. It is somewhat hard to explain, but an example is for thee “I like thee” or “between thee and I” and then for thou, “thou canst come over” or “thou wilt be happy” or “thou shalt not kill”.
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    Is there an online Shakespearean thesaurus or lexicon?
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    You can use the site Shakespeareswords.com to write a word or phrase It shows you it in Shakespearean and Modern English.
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    Is there a Shakespearean translate app available?
    Community Answer
    Yes, there is at the website Lingojam under Shakespearean. This app is mostly just for fun and will not give you any thoughtful answers though, not like the real Shakespeare, but it is the best translator I could find. Also available at: shmoop's Shakespeare translator.
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    How would Shakespeare invite someone to a birthday party?
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    Try: I asketh for thou's company at one's morning of birth, art thou intrigued, if nay, then lingereth singly, but remembereth that thou's presence is invariably accepted.
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    How do I say good night like Shakespeare?
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    You could try: Alas, the occasion of slumber hast arose, we hath cherished the final sun rays of daylights, but now tis time to lie abed and fall asleep."
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    How do I say the phrase "Why do you leave ?" in Shakespearean?
    Masen Young
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    To say "why do you leave?" would be "Why dost thou leave?". Instead of saying "do" and "you", replace it with "dost" and "thou".
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    How do you say a "thing" and "little" and "don't worry"?
    alana
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    "Thing," stays the same. "Little," would be "Dram," and "Don't worry," would be "W'rry not," or "Worry not."
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    How do I say "at" and how do I say "end"?
    alana
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    "At" would stay the same. End could be said as "Endeth," although you could probably just say "End" as well.
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