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English to Odia Typing
To type Odia in English letters, write a word the way it sounds – for example “namaskara” – and pick “ନମସ୍କାର” from the suggestions. Press Space to take the first suggestion. Your English letters turn into Odia (Odia) text as you type – free, in any browser, with nothing to install.
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Practise Odia typingHow to type Odia with English letters
- Keep Keyboard Type on English – QWERTY. It is already selected on this page; switch to Odia – Inscript any time to type with the Odia layout instead.
- Type the word as it sounds. Use plain English letters, without accents – for example namaskara. A list of Odia 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 Odia text, download it, share it on WhatsApp or translate it.
Type this, get this
Everyday Odia phrases written in English letters. Type the left column and pick the suggestion to get the Odia text.
| Type in English | Odia | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| namaskara | ନମସ୍କାର | Hello |
| dhanyabada | ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ | Thank you |
| apana kemiti achanti | ଆପଣ କେମିତି ଅଛନ୍ତି? | How are you? |
| apananka nama kana | ଆପଣଙ୍କ ନାମ କଣ? | What is your name? |
| subha sakala | ଶୁଭ ସକାଳ | Good morning |
| puni dekha heba | ପୁଣି ଦେଖା ହେବ | See 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 Odia 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 Odia – Inscript layout puts every Odia 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 Odia typing tutor.
English to Odia Typing – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Odia in English?
Write Odia words with English letters the way they sound and pick the Odia word from the list of suggestions. Space or Enter takes the first suggestion.
Is English to Odia 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 Odia – Inscript and type the letters directly.
Can I use the Odia text in WhatsApp or Word?
Yes. The result is standard Unicode Odia text: copy it and paste it into WhatsApp, Word, Google Docs, email or social media.
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