What is a pig latin translator?
A pig latin translator takes regular English words and converts them using a simple set of rules. Words that start with a consonant get their first letter moved to the end, then "ay" is added. Words that start with a vowel just get "ay" tacked on at the end.
So "hello" becomes "ellohay" and "apple" becomes "appleay". It sounds more complicated than it is — once you see it a few times, it clicks.
How to use this pig latin translator
- Type or paste any English text into the left box
- The pig latin translation appears instantly on the right
- Hit the swap button to go the other direction — Pig Latin back to English
- Use the copy button to grab your result
Why use a pig latin translator?
Most people land here for one of three reasons. The NYT Mini Crossword has a clue that stumped them (looking at you, "no in pig latin"). Their kid came home with a school project about language games. Or they just want to mess around and send their friends a message no one else can read.
Whatever the reason, the english to pig latin converter above handles it all. It works word by word so you get accurate results every time.
Pig Latin rules — the quick version
There are really only two rules you need to know. First, if a word starts with a consonant, move that consonant to the end and add "ay". So "pig" becomes "igpay" and "latin" becomes "atinlay".
Second, if a word starts with a vowel, just add "ay" or "way" to the end. So "apple" becomes "appleay" and "egg" becomes "eggway". That's it. Two rules, and you can speak pig latin like a pro.
Want the full breakdown with more examples? Check out the pig latin words page — it has a full list of common words already translated.
Is pig latin a real language?
Not technically. It's a word game — a way of scrambling English that kids have used for over a century to talk in "code" around adults. The name is a bit misleading since it has nothing to do with actual Latin or pigs.
But it has its own rules, it shows up in pop culture constantly, and millions of people still use it today. Merriam-Webster defines pig latin as a coded language formed from English. If you want the full history, the what is pig latin page covers where it came from and how it spread.
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Two-way translation
English to Pig Latin or Pig Latin back to English.
Frequently asked questions
"No" in Pig Latin is onay. The "n" moves to the end and "ay" is added. This is also the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "No, in Pig Latin." See the full no in pig latin page for more detail.
It converts each word using the standard pig latin rules. Consonant-first words get the first consonant moved to the end with "ay" added. Vowel-first words just get "ay" at the end. It handles full sentences word by word.
Yes. Hit the swap button (the arrows between the two boxes) to flip the direction. The translator then takes Pig Latin input and converts it back to English.
Completely free. No account, no download, no hidden costs. Just open piglat.com and start using it.
Ixnay is Pig Latin for "nix" which means stop or no. It's one of the most common Pig Latin words that crossed over into everyday slang. See the full ixnay meaning page for the story behind it.