Type in Tigrinya

Simply type Tigrinya words using English letters as you would pronounce them. Our tool, powered by Google Input Tools, converts your phonetic input into Tigrinya script. For example, when you type "selam", it becomes "ሰላም".

The conversion happens automatically when you press the spacebar. If the suggested word isn't what you intended, click on the word to see a dropdown menu with alternative options.

Tip: Type naturally as you would speak Tigrinya — the system understands various romanization patterns.

Here's how they differ:

Tigrinya Translation converts the meaning from one language to another. When you translate "Good morning" to Tigrinya, you get "ደሓን ንግሆ" with the same greeting meaning.

Tigrinya Transliteration converts the script while keeping the same sounds. Type "tigrinya" and get "ትግርኛ" — same pronunciation, different writing system.

• Need meanings changed? → Use our translation feature

• Need Tigrinya script? → Use our typing tool for transliteration

No downloads are needed for the web version. Easy Tigrinya Typing runs directly in your browser and uses Google Input Tools to convert English text to Tigrinya.

Your typed Tigrinya text can be used in multiple ways:

• Copy and paste to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or other social media

• Paste into documents like MS Word, Google Docs, or emails

• Download as a file to save your text for later use

• Email directly from the website to send Tigrinya messages

The text uses Unicode Tigrinya characters, so it displays correctly everywhere you use it.

Yes! The website includes an email feature that lets you send your typed Tigrinya text directly to others.

After typing your message, use the email function to send it without needing to copy and paste into another email program.

This is particularly helpful for sending family messages, community announcements, or personal greetings in Tigrinya script.

Use Ctrl+G to toggle between English and Tigrinya input modes.

This keyboard shortcut lets you seamlessly mix both languages in the same document. When in Tigrinya mode, your English letters get converted to Tigrinya script when you press spacebar.

Example: Type "Hello ሰላም" by switching modes — useful for bilingual communications or documents with both languages.

Click on any converted Tigrinya word to see a dropdown menu with alternative suggestions.

The system powered by Google Input Tools provides multiple transliteration options for the same English input, so you can choose the exact Tigrinya word you intended.

This dropdown feature ensures you get the precise spelling and meaning you want, even when multiple Tigrinya words sound similar in English.

Yes, the web-based tool works on mobile devices through your browser.

You can access www.easytigrinyatyping.com on smartphones and tablets using Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or other mobile browsers.

Tip: Add the website to your mobile home screen for quick access whenever you need to type in Tigrinya.

Absolutely. The tool supports unlimited character and word transliteration, so you can type lengthy documents, letters, or articles.

Your text is automatically saved when you press the spacebar, so you don't lose your work if something happens to your browser.

For important long documents, remember to periodically download or copy your text to ensure you have a backup saved.

Yes, completely free. No registration, subscriptions, or payments required.

You can use unlimited transliteration, download your text, email directly from the site, and access all features without any cost.

Both the web version and the downloadable offline software are provided at no charge.

The tool uses Google Input Tools technology, which provides reliable phonetic conversion based on how Tigrinya words are commonly romanized.

The system recognizes various English spelling patterns for Tigrinya words and offers multiple suggestions when there are different possible conversions.

While no automated system is perfect, the dropdown alternatives ensure you can always select the correct Tigrinya spelling for your intended word.

Yes, the system understands various romanization patterns for the same Tigrinya words.

For example, words can be spelled multiple ways in English letters, and the tool will recognize common variations and provide the appropriate Tigrinya script conversion.

When multiple options are possible, use the dropdown menu to choose the specific Tigrinya word you want.

Your text is automatically saved when you press spacebar, but for permanent storage:

• Download to file — Save your text as a document you can open later

• Copy and paste — Transfer to Word, Google Docs, or other applications

• Email to yourself — Use the email feature to send a copy to your own email

For important work, we recommend saving in multiple ways to ensure you don't lose your work.