Easy Malayalam Typing | English to Malayalam Transliteration & Grammar Guide (2026)

The Complete Guide to Malayalam Typing & Transliteration

Welcome to TranslateInHindi.com, the most advanced platform for English to Malayalam Typing (Manglish to Malayalam). Whether you are a writer, a student, or simply chatting with friends in Kerala, our tool allows you to type in Malayalam using your standard QWERTY keyboard. This process is called Phonetic Transliteration.

🚀 Why Use This Tool?

You don't need to learn complex keyboard layouts like Inscript or ISM. Simply type the sound of the word. For example, if you type "Sugamaano", it will automatically convert to "സുഖമാണോ". Our tool also supports Chillu letters (like ൽ, ൺ, ർ) automatically.

Commonly Spoken Malayalam Phrases

നമസ്കാരം

(Namaskaram)Hello / Greetings

സുപ്രഭാതം

(Suprabhatham)Good Morning

శుభ రాత్రి

(Shubha Rathri)Good Night

നന്ദി

(Nanni)Thank You

ക്ഷമിക്കണം

(Kshamikkanam)Sorry / Excuse Me

അതെ

(Athe)Yes

അല്ല

(Alla)No

ഞാൻ നിന്നെ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്നു

(Njan ninne snehikkunnu)I Love You

നിങ്ങളുടെ പേര് എന്താണ്?

(Ningalude peru enthanu?)What is your name?

സുഖമാണോ?

(Sukhamaano?)How are you?

എനിക്ക് സുഖമാണ്

(Enikku sukhamaanu)I am fine

കണ്ടതിൽ സന്തോഷം

(Kandathil santhosham)Nice to meet you

എന്ത് പറ്റി?

(Enthu patti?)What happened?

എനിക്കറിയില്ല

(Enikku ariyilla)I don't know

സഹായിക്കൂ

(Sahayikkoo)Please help

ഇതിന് എന്ത് വില വരും?

(Ithinu enthu vila varum?)How much is this?

ഭക്ഷണം കഴിച്ചോ?

(Bhakshanam kazhicho?)Had your food?

പിന്നെ കാണാം

(Pinne kaanaam)See you later

അഭിനന്ദനങ്ങൾ

(Abhinandanangal)Congratulations

ജന്മദിനാശംസകൾ

(Janmadinasamsakal)Happy Birthday

How Transliteration Works (Technical Insight)

Malayalam Transliteration (Manglish) converts English characters into Malayalam characters based on sound. Our system handles complex conjuncts (koottaksharam) and Chillu letters effortlessly.

For example, typing "Pazham" requires distinguishing the 'zh' sound. Our tool correctly maps it to "പഴം".

Input (Manglish)	Output (Malayalam)	Grammar Type	Explanation
Ente naadu	എന്റെ നാട്	Chillu / Conjunct	Handles the chillu 'n' sound correctly.
Amma	അമ്മ	Double Consonant	'mm' creates the conjunct 'മ്മ'.
Mazha	മഴ	Special Character	'zh' maps to the special 'ഴ' (zha) sound.
Aval	അവൾ	Chillu Letter	'l' at end becomes chillu 'ൾ' instead of 'ള'.

Malayalam Typing Cheat Sheet: Keyboard Map

Malayalam script (Lipi) consists of Swarangal (Vowels) and Vyanjanangal (Consonants). Here is a quick map to help you get started.

Swarangal (Vowels)

a അ

aa ആ

i ഇ

ee ഈ

u ഉ

oo ഊ

ru ഋ

e എ

ae ഏ

ai ഐ

o ഒ

oa ഓ

au ഔ

am അം

aha അഃ

Vyanjanangal (Consonants)

k ക

kh ഖ

g ഗ

gh ഘ

ng ങ

ch ച

chh ഛ

j ജ

jh ഝ

nj ഞ

t ട

th ഠ

d ഡ

dh ഢ

n ണ

th ത

thh ഥ

d ദ

dh ധ

n ന

p പ

f / ph ഫ

b ബ

bh ഭ

m മ

y യ

r ര

l ല

v വ

sh ശ

sh ഷ

s സ

h ഹ

l ള

zh ഴ

r റ

Comprehensive Malayalam Grammar Basics

Malayalam is a Dravidian language closely related to Tamil but evolved its own unique script and grammar.

1. Chillu Letters (Chillaksharam)

Malayalam has pure consonants called Chillu letters which are not followed by a vowel sound. These are essential for correct typing.

N (ൺ): Retroflex N.
N (ൻ): Dental/Alveolar N.
R (ർ): R sound.
L (ൽ): Dental L.
L (ൾ): Retroflex L.

2. Koottaksharam (Conjuncts)

Malayalam uses many stacked letters. For example, 'kka' (ക്ക), 'nna' (ന്ന), 'ppa' (പ്പ). Typing the consonants consecutively usually triggers these shapes.

A Brief History of the Malayalam Language

Malayalam originated from Middle Tamil (Sen-Tamil) around the 9th century AD. It is the official language of Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry (Mahe). The modern Malayalam script was refined by Thunchath Ezhuthachan, known as the father of the Malayalam language.

Why is Unicode Important?

Older fonts like ISM or ML-TT are non-standard. If you send an email in ISM font, the receiver sees symbols. TranslateInHindi.com generates Unicode text. This ensures your text is readable on any device (Android, iPhone, Windows) and platform (WhatsApp, Facebook).

Advanced Tips for Power Users

1. The Chandrakkala (്)

The 'u' sign at the end of many words (e.g., 'varu') is often a half-u sound (Samvruthokaram). In modern typing, this is often represented or implied by context.

2. Typing 'R' vs 'Ra'

There are two R's: 'ര' (Ra) and 'റ' (Ra - harder). Usually 'r' maps to 'ര' and 'R' or 'rr' maps to 'റ'.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is this tool completely free?

Yes, TranslateInHindi.com provides this Malayalam typing tool free of charge.

Do I need to install Malayalam fonts?

No. We use standard Unicode text which is built into all modern operating systems.

Can I use this for PSC exams?

Most Kerala PSC exams require typing in specific layouts like Inscript or ISM. This tool uses Phonetic transliteration. It is great for practice, but check specific exam requirements.

How do I copy the text to WhatsApp?

Simply click the "Copy" button in the toolbar. Then open WhatsApp and paste (Long Press -> Paste).

Does it work offline?

No, this tool requires an active internet connection to provide accurate transliteration.

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