English to Aussie slang translator
English to Aussie slang translator. This translator turns plain English, and other languages, into Aussie slang. The output is Aussie slang only. It does not turn slang back into plain English, and it does not translate into another language. To find out what a slang word means, use the dictionary, the glossary or the sayings pages.
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What it does, and what it does not do
The translator takes plain English, or another language, and gives it back in Aussie slang. You write the line the ordinary way. The result is a more Aussie way to say the same thing. The output is Aussie slang only.
It does not turn Aussie slang into plain English, and it does not translate into another language. If you want the meaning of a word, this page will not give it to you. Use the dictionary for a single word, the slang glossary for a short A to Z, and the sayings pages for a longer phrase such as sweet as or no worries, mate.
How to use it
- Click the box labelled Your sentence.
- Type a short sentence in plain English, or in another language. You can press one of the example lines under the box to fill it in.
- Press Translate to Aussie Slang. On a keyboard, Enter does the same thing.
- Read the result in the box labelled Aussie version.
- Press Copy if you want to paste the line into a message.
Examples: plain English in, Aussie slang out
You can also type another language. The result is still Aussie slang. These four sentences are plain English. They were run on this translator on 2 November 2026. The Aussie slang column is the output, with nothing edited.
| Plain English | Aussie slang |
|---|---|
| Are you coming to the barbecue this afternoon? | Ya comin' to the barbie this arvo? |
| I am very tired and I need a coffee. | I'm knackered and need a cuppa. |
| Thanks for helping me, that's great. | Cheers mate, no worries at all. |
| I'll meet you at the petrol station. | I'll meet ya at the servo. |
Tips for better results
Use short, everyday sentences. One clear line is easier to turn into slang than a paragraph with several ideas in it.
Write the way you would speak. If you would say the sentence to a friend, it is a good one to try.
Try more than one wording. Change a word or two and run it again. Keep the line that fits the person you are writing to.
Want to know what a slang word means?
A result can use a word you have not met. For one word, such as arvo or servo, open the dictionary or the slang glossary. For a phrase, open the sayings pages. Sweet as and no worries, mate each have a page of their own, with a plain meaning and an example.
If you are new to the way people talk in Australia, keep going from here. Australian slang words for week one is a short list. The guide to the Australian accent explains why fast speech can be hard to follow. Aussie slang for backpackers covers words that come up at work and on the road. The Australian English app page sets out what is in the iPhone app.
When to use Aussie slang, and when not to
Slang suits a casual chat, and a message to a friend. It can also suit a workmate when the conversation is already relaxed. It is a poor fit for a formal email, a job application or an interview. Plain English is the safer choice there.
If you are not sure, copy what the people around you do. A relaxed group chat is a different room from a formal email. Match the room, and leave the slang out when the stakes are higher.
Take it further in the app
The Aussie Talk app is free to download on iPhone. It has Learn, Talk with Bruce, Translate with a free Slang of the day, and a sport card game.
When you want a meaning rather than a rewritten sentence, browse the dictionary and the sayings.
Questions about the translator
Is there a free English to Aussie slang translator?
Yes. The web translator on Aussie Talk is free to try. Type plain English, or another language, and it gives you Aussie slang back. The output is Aussie slang only. The full Aussie Talk app is on iPhone.
Can I type a language other than English?
Yes. Translate accepts plain English and other languages. The result is Aussie slang. It does not turn Aussie slang into plain English, and it does not translate into another language.
Can the translator turn Aussie slang into plain English?
No. The output is Aussie slang only. It does not turn slang back into plain English, and it does not translate into another language. To find out what a slang word means, look it up in the Aussie Talk dictionary, the slang glossary or the sayings pages.
How do I find out what an Aussie slang word means?
Use the Aussie Talk dictionary and slang glossary for single words like arvo and servo, and the sayings pages for phrases like "sweet as" and "no worries". Each one gives a plain meaning and an example.
Is the translation correct?
It is a fun, quick way to see how a sentence could come out in Australia. Slang changes with place, age and the people you are talking to, so treat it as a starting point and not a rule.
Can I use Aussie slang in an email or at work?
Copy what the people around you do. Slang suits chats and messages with friends and relaxed workmates. For formal emails, applications and interviews, plain English is the safer choice.
Do I need the app to use the translator?
No. You can try the web translator without the app. The iPhone app has more, including Learn, Talk with Bruce, and a Slang of the day.