Pig Latin Translator: English and Back
This Pig Latin translator turns English words and sentences into Pig Latin and can decode Pig Latin back into English. Words that start with consonants move the first consonant sound to the end and add "ay" (hello becomes ellohay, string becomes ingstray), and words that start with a vowel get "yay", "way" or "ay" added, your choice. "Qu" stays together, so quit becomes itquay, and y counts as a vowel inside words like rhythm. Capital letters, numbers and punctuation are kept, so whole paragraphs read naturally. It is a fun word game for kids, classrooms and secret notes, and it works in your browser.
Pig Latin Translator
Translate English to Pig Latin and Pig Latin back to English. Keeps capitals and punctuation, with yay, way or ay endings.
How to use the Pig Latin Translator
- Type or paste English text.
- Pick the ending used for words that start with a vowel.
- Read the Pig Latin result and press Copy.
- Switch the direction to decode Pig Latin back to English.
Features
- English to Pig Latin and back
- Keeps capitals, numbers and punctuation
- Yay, way or ay vowel endings
- Handles qu, y and consonant clusters
- Swap button to flip direction
- Free and private
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules of Pig Latin?
If a word starts with a consonant sound, move the consonants before the first vowel to the end and add "ay": pig becomes igpay. If it starts with a vowel, add "yay" (or "way"): apple becomes appleyay.
How do you say hello in Pig Latin?
Hello is "ellohay." "Hello, world" is "Ellohay, orldway."
How does the translator decode Pig Latin?
It removes the ending and moves the consonant sound back to the front. Some words can be read two ways, so a few decoded words may need a quick fix.
Is "yay" or "way" correct?
Both are used. Yay is common in schools, and way is common in older books. Pick the one you learned.
Is Pig Latin a real language?
No. It is an English word game, popular in the United States since the 1800s, used for fun and simple secret talk.