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English to Tamil Typing

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

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How to type Tamil with English letters

  1. Keep Keyboard Type on English – QWERTY. It is already selected on this page; switch to Tamil – Inscript any time to type with the Tamil layout instead.
  2. Type the word as it sounds. Use plain English letters, without accents – for example vanakkam. A list of Tamil 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 Tamil text, download it, share it on WhatsApp or translate it.

Type this, get this

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

Type in EnglishTamilMeaning
vanakkamவணக்கம்Hello
naiநன்றிThank you
eppati irukkiirkalஎப்படி இருக்கிறீர்கள்?How are you?
unkal peyar eaஉங்கள் பெயர் என்ன?What is your name?
kalai vanakkamகாலை வணக்கம்Good morning
mintum cantippomமீண்டும் சந்திப்போம்See 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 Tamil 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 Tamil – Inscript layout puts every Tamil 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 Tamil typing tutor.

English to Tamil Typing – Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type Tamil in English?

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

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

Can I use the Tamil text in WhatsApp or Word?

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

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