English to Kannada Typing

Type Roman English & get Kannada words

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About Our Kannada Typing Tool

This English to Kannada typing tool makes it easy to type in Kannada online without having to download any Kannada font or memorise a complex keyboard layout. It is built using Google API to provide fast and accurate English characters to Kannada unicode.

How to Type in Kannada

Our typing tool transforms any Roman English characters to Kannada words. For example-
Typing Hegiddiya will transform into ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀಯ.
Typing Nimmannu nodalu tumba cennagide will transform into ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ನೋಡಲು ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.

What is Roman English?

Roman English in Kannada typing is a way of typing Kannada words using the English alphabet. It is commonly used in casual online communication, particularly on social media or messaging platforms, where people write Kannada phonetically in English script.

Tips for Typing in Kannada

  • Press space bar to turn Roman English words into Kannada words.
  • To type a full stop (ಪೂರ್ಣ ವಿರಾಮ), simply use the regular dot key (.) located in the special characters.

Basics of Kannada Language

Kannada is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in the state of Karnataka in southern India. It is the official language of Karnataka and is spoken by millions of people, both within the state and in neighboring regions. The language uses the Kannada script, which is unique and beautifully rounded, making it distinct from other Indian scripts.

Learning Kannada helps connect with the rich culture and traditions of Karnataka, including its classical music, dance, and festivals. The language is used in everyday life for communication, education, and business, making it essential for those living in or visiting the state. Kannada is not only a medium of expression but also a symbol of pride for its speakers, reflecting the deep cultural roots and warm hospitality of Karnataka's people.

Kannada language contains 36 consonants and 15 vowels. Kannada numbers follow the decimal point numerical system just like in English.

  • Vowels (Svara / ಸ್ವರ): ಅ, ಆ, ಇ, ಈ, ಉ, ಊ, ಋ, ಎ, ಏ, ಐ, ಒ, ಓ, ಔ, ಅಂ, ಅಃ
  • Consonants (Vyanjana / ವ್ಯಂಜನ): ಕ, ಖ, ಗ, ಘ, ಙ, ಚ, ಛ, ಜ, ಝ, ಞ, ಟ, ಠ, ಡ, ಢ, ಣ, ತ, ಥ, ದ, ಧ, ನ, ಪ, ಫ, ಬ, ಭ, ಮ, ಯ, ರ, ಲ, ವ, ಶ, ಷ, ಸ, ಹ, ಳ, ಕ್ಷ, ಜ್ಞ
  • Numbers (Sankhye / ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ): ೦, ೧, ೨, ೩, ೪, ೫, ೬, ೭, ೮, ೯
  • Full stop (Purna virama / ಪೂರ್ಣ ವಿರಾಮ): .

Auto Correction of Similar Sounding Words

Our Kannada typing tool is smart enough to figure out the intended word although it may sound or spelled similarly to a different word. You may want to pay attention if you are trying to type a Kannada word that sounds very similar to another Kannada word.