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English to Bodo Typing
To type Bodo in English letters, write a word the way it sounds – for example “khulumbai” – and pick “खुलुमबाय” from the suggestions. Press Space to take the first suggestion. Your English letters turn into Bodo (Devanagari) text as you type – free, in any browser, with nothing to install.
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Practise Bodo typingHow to type Bodo with English letters
- Keep Keyboard Type on English – QWERTY. It is already selected on this page; switch to Bodo – Inscript any time to type with the Bodo layout instead.
- Type the word as it sounds. Use plain English letters, without accents – for example khulumbai. A list of Bodo words appears under the cursor.
- Pick the word. Press Space, Enter or a punctuation mark for the first suggestion, a number 1–6 or a click for another one, or Esc to keep the English word.
- Copy or share. Use the toolbar to copy the Bodo text, download it, share it on WhatsApp or translate it.
Type this, get this
Everyday Bodo phrases written in English letters. Type the left column and pick the suggestion to get the Bodo text.
| Type in English | Bodo | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| khulumbai | खुलुमबाय | Hello (respectful greeting) |
| sabaykhar | साबायखर | Thank you |
| no maborai do | नों माबोरै दं? | How are you? |
Spelling does not have to be exact: the suggestions understand common ways of writing a sound, such as aa or a for a long a.
English to Bodo typing or the Inscript keyboard?
English-letter typing (also called transliteration or phonetic typing) is the quickest way to start: there is no new layout to learn, so it suits messages, posts and short texts. The Bodo – Inscript layout puts every Bodo letter on its own key. It takes a few weeks to learn, but it is faster for long texts and is what most typing exams and offices use – practise it with the Bodo typing tutor.
English to Bodo Typing – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Bodo in English?
Write Bodo words with English letters the way they sound and pick the Bodo word from the list of suggestions. Space or Enter takes the first suggestion.
Is English to Bodo typing free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up, no download and no limit.
Do the suggestions need an internet connection?
Yes. The word suggestions come from Google Input Tools, so the letters you type are sent to Google to find the matching words. The rest of the keyboard works without a connection once the page has loaded.
What if the word I want is not suggested?
Try another spelling (for example a double vowel for a long sound), or switch Keyboard Type to Bodo – Inscript and type the letters directly.
Can I use the Bodo text in WhatsApp or Word?
Yes. The result is standard Unicode Bodo text: copy it and paste it into WhatsApp, Word, Google Docs, email or social media.
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