Prithee Meaning in English

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Definition

'Prithee' is an old-fashioned way to say 'please' or 'I ask you,' used in very old English literature and theater.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely archaic; now only seen in Shakespearean plays, historical drama, or as intentional archaism. Used like 'please' when making a request. Avoid in modern conversation.

• Spanish: te lo ruego (antiquado) - por favor (muy formal, arcaico)
• Portuguese (BR): rogo-te (arcaico) - por favor (muito antigo)
• Portuguese (PT): rogo-te (arcaico) - por favor (muito antigo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 劳驾（古语） - 恳请（古体）
• Chinese (Traditional): 勞駕（古語） - 懇請（古體）
• Hindi: कृपया (पुराना शब्द, साहित्यिक)
• Arabic: أرجوك (قديم/أدبي)
• Bengali: দয়া করে - অনুগ্রহ করে (পুরাতন/আর্চাইক) - বলি শুনো
• Russian: пожалуйста (устаревшее) - молю тебя (архаично)
• Japanese: どうか（古風） - お願いします（古語的なニュアンス）
• Vietnamese: xin thỉnh cầu (cổ) - làm ơn (cách nói xưa)
• Korean: 부디 (고어체) - 부탁하건대 (옛 표현)
• Turkish: rica ederim (eski dil) - ne olur (tarihi/edebi kullanımı)
• Urdu: براہ مہربانی (قدیم انداز) - التماس ہے (قدیم یا ادبی استعمال)
• Indonesian: kumohon (klasik) - mohon (kesusastraan lama)

Example Sentences

Prithee, tell me your name.

basic

Prithee, come here for a moment.

basic

Open the door, prithee.

basic

Lend me your ear for a tale, prithee.

natural

Prithee, would you spare a coin for the poor?

natural

If you love me, prithee, stay a while longer.

natural