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The Complete Guide to Tamil Typing & Transliteration
Welcome to TranslateInHindi.com, the premier platform for English to Tamil Typing (Tanglish to Tamil). Whether you are conversing with friends in Chennai, drafting an official email, or writing a blog, our tool allows you to type in Tamil using your standard QWERTY keyboard. This process is known as Phonetic Transliteration.
🚀 Why Use This Tool?
You don't need to learn complex keyboard layouts like Bamini or Inscript. Simply type the sound of the word. For example, if you type "Enakku Tamil theriyum", it will automatically convert to "எனக்கு தமிழ் தெரியும்". Our tool uses advanced AI to distinguish between the various 'L', 'N', and 'R' sounds in Tamil.
Commonly Spoken Tamil Phrases
வணக்கம்
(Vanakkam)Hello / Greetingsகாலை வணக்கம்
(Kaalai Vanakkam)Good Morningஇரவு வணக்கம்
(Iravu Vanakkam)Good Nightநன்றி
(Nandri)Thank Youமன்னிக்கவும்
(Mannikkavum)Sorry / Excuse Meஆம்
(Aam)Yesஇல்லை
(Illai)Noநான் உன்னை காதலிக்கிறேன்
(Naan unnai kadhalikkiren)I Love Youஉங்கள் பெயர் என்ன?
(Ungal peyar enna?)What is your name?நீங்கள் எப்படி இருக்கிறீர்கள்?
(Neengal eppadi irukkeergal?)How are you?நான் நலமாக இருக்கிறேன்
(Naan nalamaaga irukkiren)I am fineசந்திப்பதில் மகிழ்ச்சி
(Sandhippathil magizhchi)Nice to meet youஎன்ன ஆச்சு?
(Enna aachu?)What happened?எனக்கு தெரியாது
(Enakku theriyathu)I don't knowஉதவி செய்யுங்கள்
(Udhavi seiyungal)Please helpஇதன் விலை என்ன?
(Idhan vilai enna?)How much is this?சாப்பிட்டீர்களா?
(Saappitteergala?)Had your food?பிறகு சந்திப்போம்
(Piragu sandhippom)See you laterவாழ்த்துக்கள்
(Vaazhthukkal)Congratulationsபிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள்
(Piranthanaal vaazhthukkal)Happy BirthdayHow Transliteration Works (Technical Insight)
Tamil Transliteration (Tanglish) works by mapping phonetic sounds from English letters to Tamil script. Tamil is a phonetic language, meaning you write what you speak. However, it has specific rules for certain sounds that don't exist in English, such as the retroflex 'L' (ழ) and the alveolar 'R' (ற).
For example, typing "Vazhapazham" (Banana) requires precision. Our tool intelligently predicts that the 'zha' sound corresponds to 'ழ', converting it to "வாழைப்பழம்".
| Input (Tanglish) | Output (Tamil) | Grammar Type | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennoda naadu | என்னுடைய நாடு | Sentence | Phonetic mapping of vowels and consonants. |
| Amma | அம்மா | Double Consonant | 'mm' maps to the stressed 'ம்' + 'மா' sound. |
| Tamizh | தமிழ் | Special Character | The 'zh' is correctly mapped to the special letter 'ழ்'. |
| Sri | ஸ்ரீ | Grantha Letter | Used for Sanskrit-origin sounds. |
Tamil Typing Cheat Sheet: Keyboard Map
Tamil script consists of Uyir (Vowels), Mei (Consonants), and Uyirmei (Combined letters). Here is a quick map for standard transliteration.
Uyir Ezhuthukkal (Vowels)
Mei Ezhuthukkal (Consonants)
Grantha Letters (For Sanskrit Sounds)
Comprehensive Tamil Grammar Basics
Tamil is a classical Dravidian language with a rich literary tradition dating back over 2,000 years.
1. The Letter Structure
The Tamil alphabet has 247 letters in total:
- Uyir (Vowels): 12 letters (Primary sounds).
- Mei (Consonants): 18 letters (Body letters).
- Uyirmei (Combined): 216 letters (12 x 18). E.g., க் + அ = க (Ka).
- Aytam (Special): 1 letter (ஃ - Akh).
2. The Three 'L's and Two 'N's
Tamil is unique in distinguishing similar sounds. Typing correctly requires knowing the difference:
- ல (La): Small La (Dental).
- ள (La): Big La (Retroflex).
- ழ (Zha): Special Tamil sound (Retroflex Approximant), found in the word "Tamil" (தமிழ்).
- ந (Na): Dental Na (starts words).
- ன (Na): Alveolar Na (ends words).
- ண (Na): Retroflex Na (3 loops).
A Brief History of the Tamil Language
Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world. It is the official language of Tamil Nadu (India), Sri Lanka, and Singapore. The earliest Tamil literature, known as Sangam literature, dates from ca. 300 BC – AD 300. The Tolkappiyam is the oldest extant Tamil grammar text.
In 2004, Tamil was the first Indian language to be declared a Classical Language of India due to its ancient origins and independent tradition.
Why is Unicode Important?
In the early days of computers, Tamil was typed using encoding schemes like TSCII, TAB, or TAM (e.g., Bamini font). These were chaotic and not interoperable. If you didn't have the Bamini font, the text looked like symbols.
TranslateInHindi.com generates Unicode text. Unicode standardizes Tamil characters so they can be read on any device without installing fonts. This ensures your text works on Facebook, WhatsApp, Gmail, and official government portals.
Advanced Tips for Power Users
1. The Aytam (ஃ)
To type the Aytam (three dots), often used to alter the sound of 'p' to 'f' (e.g., 'Fa' sound), you can usually type 'akh' or check the suggestion menu.
2. Typing Grantha Letters
To type sounds like 'Ja', 'Sa', 'Ha' which are not native to pure Tamil but used for names, just type the English sound. 'Raja' -> 'ராஜா'.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this tool completely free?
Yes, TranslateInHindi.com provides this Tamil typing tool free of charge. You can use it for personal or commercial purposes.
Do I need to install Tamil fonts?
No. We use standard Unicode text which works on all modern operating systems (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS).
Can I use this for TNPSC exams?
Most TNPSC exams require typing in specific layouts like Tamil 99 or Typewriter layout. This tool uses Phonetic transliteration. It is excellent for drafting and general communication, but exam layouts are different.
How do I copy the text to WhatsApp?
Simply click the "Copy" button in the toolbar. Then open WhatsApp on your phone or web and paste (Long Press -> Paste).
Does it work offline?
No, this tool requires an active internet connection as it utilizes our cloud-based AI engine for high-accuracy transliteration.