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English to Maithili Typing

To type Maithili in English letters, write a word the way it sounds – for example “pranam” – and pick “प्रणाम” from the suggestions. Press Space to take the first suggestion. Your English letters turn into Maithili (Devanagari) text as you type – free, in any browser, with nothing to install.

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How to type Maithili with English letters

  1. Keep Keyboard Type on English – QWERTY. It is already selected on this page; switch to Maithili – Inscript any time to type with the Maithili layout instead.
  2. Type the word as it sounds. Use plain English letters, without accents – for example pranam. A list of Maithili words appears under the cursor.
  3. 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.
  4. Copy or share. Use the toolbar to copy the Maithili text, download it, share it on WhatsApp or translate it.

Type this, get this

Everyday Maithili phrases written in English letters. Type the left column and pick the suggestion to get the Maithili text.

Type in EnglishMaithiliMeaning
pranamप्रणामHello (respectful greeting)
dhanyavadधन्यवादThank you
aha kehan chiअहाँ केहन छी?How are you?
ahak nam ki achiअहाँक नाम की अछि?What is your name?
suprabhatसुप्रभातGood morning
pher bhetabफेर भेटबSee you again

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 Maithili 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 Maithili – Inscript layout puts every Maithili 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 Maithili typing tutor.

English to Maithili Typing – Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type Maithili in English?

Write Maithili words with English letters the way they sound and pick the Maithili word from the list of suggestions. Space or Enter takes the first suggestion.

Is English to Maithili 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 Maithili – Inscript and type the letters directly.

Can I use the Maithili text in WhatsApp or Word?

Yes. The result is standard Unicode Maithili text: copy it and paste it into WhatsApp, Word, Google Docs, email or social media.

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