How to Say "No" in Pig Latin

Learn how to properly translate "no" and related phrases into Pig Latin

Quick Answer

The word "no" in Pig Latin is:

onay

Standard form (without hyphens)

o-nay

Hyphenated form (for learning)

How it works:

  1. Start with the word "no"
  2. Move the first consonant "n" to the end
  3. Add "ay" to the end
  4. Optional: Add hyphens for clarity when learning

Examples with "No"

English:

no

Pig Latin:

onay

With Hyphens:

o-nay

English:

NO

Pig Latin:

ONAY

With Hyphens:

O-NAY

English:

No

Pig Latin:

Onay

With Hyphens:

O-nay

English:

no!

Pig Latin:

onay!

With Hyphens:

o-nay!

English:

no way

Pig Latin:

onay ayway

With Hyphens:

o-nay ay-way

English:

oh no

Pig Latin:

ohway onay

With Hyphens:

oh-way o-nay

Try It Yourself

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Common Phrases with "No"

Saying "No way!"

English: "no way" → Pig Latin: "onay ayway"

Saying "Oh no!"

English: "oh no" → Pig Latin: "ohway onay"

Saying "No thanks"

English: "no thanks" → Pig Latin: "onay anksthay"

Tips for Using "No" in Pig Latin

1

Maintain Case

If you write "NO" in caps, it becomes "ONAY"

2

Keep Punctuation

Punctuation stays at the end: "no!" becomes "onay!"

3

Optional Hyphens

You can add hyphens (o-nay) when learning, but they're not required