Why do k and g give the same letter?

Tamil uses one letter க for the ka and ga sounds; the correct sound is understood from the word, which is normal in Tamil.

How do I type long vowels?

Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ஆ, ii gives ஈ and uu gives ஊ.

Is this transliteration or translation?

It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Tamil script and does not translate the meaning.

Typing Tools

English to Tamil Typing

Type Tamil phonetically in English letters and convert to Tamil script instantly.

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Type Tamil words spelled in English letters and they turn into Tamil (தமிழ்) script as you type. For example, vaNakkam becomes வணக்கம்.

This is transliteration (by sound), not translation. Type the Tamil words themselves in English letters, not an English sentence. Typing an English phrase such as "my name is" only spells those English sounds in Tamil script, it does not translate the meaning.

Type Tamil in English letters

Tamil (தமிழ்)

வணக்கம்

About the English to Tamil Typing

English to Tamil Typing lets you write Tamil without a Tamil keyboard. Type the sounds in English letters and the tool converts them to Tamil (தமிழ்) script as you type.

Tamil does not distinguish the aspirated and voiced consonants that other Indian scripts do, so k, kh, g and gh all map to க and the reader knows the sound from context. Double a vowel for its long form.

Everything runs in your browser and stays private. Copy the Tamil output and paste it wherever you need it.

Key features

Live phonetic English to Tamil conversion
Tamil script output you can copy in one click
Built-in typing guide
Works offline with no sign-up

How to use

1Type Tamil words using English letters.
2Watch the Tamil script appear live on the right.
3Use Copy or Show typing guide as needed.

Examples

Vanakkam

Input: vanakkam

Output: வனக்கம்

Written by sound to spell the Tamil greeting.

Frequently asked questions

Why do k and g give the same letter?: Tamil uses one letter க for the ka and ga sounds; the correct sound is understood from the word, which is normal in Tamil.
How do I type long vowels?: Double the vowel letter, so aa gives ஆ, ii gives ஈ and uu gives ஊ.
Is this transliteration or translation?: It is transliteration: it converts the sounds you type into Tamil script and does not translate the meaning.

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