Kanglish is a blend of Kannada and English . It refers to Kannada words and sentences written in the Roman (English) alphabet , commonly used in text messages and social media among Kannada speakers.

How do I type in Kanglish?

Simply type Kannada words phonetically using English letters . For example, typing "Nanu ninnannu pritisuttene" will be converted to "ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ" in Kannada script automatically.

Is Kanglish the same as Kannada transliteration?

Kanglish and Kannada transliteration both involve writing Kannada using English letters. The key difference is that Kanglish is an informal, everyday usage while transliteration is a more systematic phonetic conversion. This tool supports both use cases.

Can I copy and paste the Kanglish output?

Yes. The converted Kannada text is in Unicode format , which means you can copy and paste it into Facebook, WhatsApp, Word documents, or any other application without needing any special font installed.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes, the Kanglish typing tool works on all devices including smartphones and tablets. Simply open it in your mobile browser and start typing. You can also use voice input to type in Kannada phonetically.

Can I use this tool without knowing the Kannada script?

Absolutely. This tool lets you type in Kanglish using English letters and converts your input into Kannada script automatically. No knowledge of Kannada script is needed to use it.

Can I email my Kanglish text to someone?

Yes. Click the Email in Kanglish button on the toolbar to send your typed Kannada text as an email directly from the tool, without needing to open a separate email client.

Is Kanglish widely used in Karnataka?

Yes. Kanglish is the standard way Kannadigas communicate digitally . It is used in WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube comments, and Twitter by Kannada speakers across Karnataka and the global Kannada diaspora, particularly in the tech-heavy Bengaluru community.

Is there a mobile app for Kanglish typing?

Yes. EasyHindiTyping is available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) that you can install on your Android or iOS device from your browser. It provides the same Kanglish typing experience offline as the website.

What is the difference between Kanglish and formal Kannada transliteration?

Formal Kannada transliteration follows strict phonetic mapping to represent each Kannada sound. Kanglish is informal and flexible — spelling varies from person to person and English words are naturally mixed in. This tool handles all natural Kanglish input without requiring standard spelling.

Does the tool automatically save my typed text?

Yes. Your text is automatically saved in your browser each time you press the spacebar. It is stored locally for up to one week so you can resume your work even after closing the browser tab.

Can I share my Kanglish text on WhatsApp or social media?

Yes. Use the Share button on the toolbar to share your typed Kannada text directly to WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, and more. The Unicode Kannada output displays correctly on all platforms without any special font.

Can I type numbers and punctuation in Kanglish mode?

Yes. Numbers, punctuation, and special characters work normally in Kanglish mode. Only alphabetic text is converted to Kannada script. You can freely mix numerals, commas, exclamation marks, and other symbols into your text.

Is Kannada a classical language of India?

Yes. Kannada was declared a Classical Language of India in 2008 , recognizing its literary tradition of over 2,000 years. It is the official language of Karnataka and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Kanglish makes it easy for modern Kannadigas to write in Kannada using English letters.

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Nanu ninnannu pritisuttene (ನಾನು ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಪ್ರೀತಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ)
I Love you

Usage: Casual

Svagata (ಸ್ವಾಗತ)
Welcome

Usage: Formal

Halo (ಹಲೋ)
Hello

Usage: General

Nivu hegiddiri? (ನೀವು ಹೇಗಿದ್ದೀರಿ?)
How are you?

Usage: Polite / Casual

Ninna hesarenu? (ನಿನ್ನ ಹೆಸರೇನು?)
What is your name?

Usage: Polite

Nimmannu bhetiyagi santosavagide (ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಿ ಸಂತೋಷವಾಗಿದೆ)
Pleased to meet you

Usage: Polite

Dhan'yavadagalu (ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು)
Thank you

Usage: General

Ksamisi / Ksamisi (ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ / ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ)
Excuse me / Sorry

Usage: Polite

Nimmannu nodi! (ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ!)
See you!

Usage: Casual

Subhodaya (ಶುಭೋದಯ)
Good morning

Usage: Formal

Subha aparahna (ಶುಭ ಅಪರಾಹ್ನ)
Good afternoon

Usage: General

Subha ratri (ಶುಭ ರಾತ್ರಿ)
Good night

Usage: General

Prayana sukhakaravagirali (ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಸುಖಕರವಾಗಿರಲಿ)
Have a good journey

Usage: Formal

Nivu inglis matanaduttira? (ನೀವು ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತೀರಾ?)
Do you speak English?

Usage: General

Dayavittu nidhanavagi matanadi (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಧಾನವಾಗಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ)
Please speak slowly

Usage: Polite

Visranti kothadigalu ellive? (ವಿಶ್ರಾಂತಿ ಕೊಠಡಿಗಳು ಎಲ್ಲಿವೆ?)
Where are the restrooms?

Usage: Everyday

Nanu hanavannu badalayisabahude? (ನಾನು ಹಣವನ್ನು ಬದಲಾಯಿಸಬಹುದೇ?)
Can I change money?

Usage: Everyday

Idu estu? (ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು?)
How much is this?

Usage: Everyday

Dayavittu matte heli (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಮತ್ತೆ ಹೇಳಿ)
Please say it again

Usage: Polite

Eda / Bala / Neravagi (ಎಡ / ಬಲ / ನೇರ)
Left / Right / Straight

Usage: Everyday

Hege aagide? (ಹೇಗೆ ಆಗಿದೆ?)
How's it going?

Usage: Casual

Enu vishaya? (ಏನು ವಿಷಯ?)
What's up?

Usage: Casual

Inda havamanava chenna agide (ಇಂದು ಹವಾಮಾನ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ)
Nice weather today

Usage: Everyday

Nimma weekend hege ittu? (ನಿಮ್ಮ ವೀಕೆಂಡ್ ಹೇಗಿತ್ತು?)
How was your weekend?

Usage: General

Weekend ge yavude plan ide? (ವೀಕೆಂಡ್‌ಗೆ ಯಾವುದಾದರೂ ಪ್ಲ್ಯಾನ್ ಇದೆಯಾ?)
Any plans for the weekend?

Usage: Casual

Tumba dinadinda nodilla! (ತುಂಬಾ ದಿನದಿಂದ ನೋಡಿಲ್ಲ!)
Long time no see!

Usage: Casual

Illi mundhe bandiddira? (ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಮೊದಲು ಬಂದಿದ್ದೀರಾ?)
Have you been here before?

Usage: General

Tarle samaya kelage enu maduttira? (ಟೈಮ್ ಪಾಸ್‌ಗೆ ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತೀರಾ?)
What do you do for fun?

Usage: Casual

Nimmu aksar illi bartira? (ನೀವು ಆಗಾಗ್ಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಬರುತ್ತೀರಾ?)
Do you come here often?

Usage: Casual

Jagatttu enu chikkata! (ಜಗತ್ತು ಎಷ್ಟು ಚಿಕ್ಕದು!)
What a small world!

Usage: Casual

Adhu kauthukakara (ಅದು ಕೌತುಕಕರ)
That's interesting

Usage: General

Nimmu heltiruvadanu arthavaagide (ನೀವು ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಅರ್ಥವಾಗಿದೆ)
I see what you mean

Usage: Casual

Adhu tumba chenna! (ಅದು ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ!)
That's cool!

Usage: Casual

Nimmanu neevu nodikolliri! (ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ನೀವು ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ!)
Take care!

Usage: Casual

Baad catch up aguva (ಮುಂದೆ ಸಿಗೋಣ)
Catch you later

Usage: Casual

Inda chenna dina aite, alla? (ಇಂದು ಚೆನ್ನಾದ ದಿನ ಆಯಿತು, ಅಲ್ಲಾ?)
Today is a nice day, isn't it?

Usage: General

Neevu yalli inda bartira? (ನೀವು ಎಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಬರುತ್ತೀರಾ?)
Where are you from?

Usage: Polite

Nanu Manila inda bande. (ನಾನು ಮನಿಲಾದಿಂದ ಬಂದೆ.)
I am from Manilla.

Usage: General

Neevu illi idira? (ನೀವು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಇದ್ದೀರಾ?)
Do you live here?

Usage: General

Nimage illi ishtavagide? (ನಿಮಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಗಿದೆಯಾ?)
Do you like it here?

Usage: General

Haudu, nanage illi ishtavagide. (ಹೌದು, ನನಗೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಇಷ್ಟವಾಗಿದೆ.)
Yes, I like it here.

Usage: General

Neevu illi eshtu dinagalu iddira? (ನೀವು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಎಷ್ಟು ದಿನಗಳು ಇರುತ್ತೀರಾ?)
How long are you here for?

Usage: Polite

Nanu illi mooru dina / varavara iddene. (ನಾನು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಮೂರು ದಿನ / ವಾರ ಇರುತ್ತೇನೆ.)
I am here for three days / weeks.

Usage: General

Neevu yalli hoguttiddira? (ನೀವು ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಾ?)
Where are you going?

Usage: General

Nanu shopping ge hoguttiddene. (ನಾನು ಶಾಪಿಂಗ್‌ಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.)
I am going to shopping.

Usage: Casual

Nimage eshtu vayassu? (ನಿಮಗೆ ಎಷ್ಟು ವಯಸ್ಸು?)
How old are you?

Usage: General

Nana vayassu 23 varsha. (ನನ್ನ ವಯಸ್ಸು 23 ವರ್ಷ.)
I am 23 years old.

Usage: General

Nimage yenu kelasa? (ನಿಮ್ಮ ಕೆಲಸ ಏನು?)
What is your occupation?

Usage: Polite

Nanu vidyuchit karya karyagara. (ನಾನು ವಿದ್ಯುತ್ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತ.)
I am an Electrician.

Usage: General

Nanu vidyarthi. (ನಾನು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ.)
I am a student.

Usage: General

Nanu niwruttanagiddene. (ನಾನು ನಿವೃತ್ತನಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ.)
I am retired.

Usage: General

Nimmanna bhetiyadadu tumbha channagide. (ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾದದ್ದು ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ.)
It has been great meeting you.

Usage: Polite

Hotel elli ide? (ಹೋಟೆಲ್ ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಇದೆ?)
Where can I find a hotel?

Usage: Everyday

Pratitina eshtu? (ಪ್ರತಿ ರಾತ್ರಿ ಎಷ್ಟು?)
How much is it per night?

Usage: Everyday

Beligina tindi sera agide? (ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗಿನ ತಿಂಡಿ ಸೇರ್ಪಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆಯಾ?)
Is breakfast included?

Usage: Everyday

Dayavittu nanage oru room book madibeku. (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನಗೆ ಒಂದು ರೂಮ್ ಬುಕ್ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು.)
I would like to book a room, please.

Usage: Polite

Nanna hesaralli 2 rati / varavara reservation ide. (ನನ್ನ ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲಿ 2 ರಾತ್ರಿ / ವಾರದ ಕಾಯ್ದಿರಿಸುವಿಕೆ ಇದೆ.)
I have a reservation for 2 nights / weeks.

Usage: Formal

Nimma hatra double / single / family room ide? (ನಿಮ್ಮ ಬಳಿ ಡಬಲ್ / ಸಿಂಗಲ್ / ಫ್ಯಾಮಿಲಿ ರೂಮ್ ಇದೆಯಾ?)
Do you have a double / single / family room?

Usage: Everyday

Nanu room nodbahuda? (ನಾನು ರೂಮ್ ನೋಡಬಹುದಾ?)
Can I see the room?

Usage: General

Illi WiFi ideyaa? (ಇಲ್ಲಿ ವೈರ್‌ಲೆಸ್ ಇಂಟರ್ನೆಟ್ ಇದೆಯಾ?)
Is there wireless internet access here?

Usage: Everyday

Beligina tindi yavaga/elli kottare? (ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗಿನ ತಿಂಡಿ ಯಾವಾಗ/ಎಲ್ಲಿ ಕೊಡ್ತಾರೆ?)
When/Where is breakfast served?

Usage: Everyday

Neevu illi tours nadesikodutirah? (ನೀವು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಟೂರ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ಏರ್ಪಡಿಸುತ್ತೀರಾ?)
Do you arrange tours here?

Usage: General

Dayavittu nanna beegiyu kodtira? (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನ ಬೀಗದ ಕೈ ಕೊಡ್ತೀರಾ?)
Could I have my key, please?

Usage: Polite

Sorry, nanna beegiyu kayeda hogide! (ಸಾರಿ, ನನ್ನ ಬೀಗದ ಕೈ ಕಳೆದು ಹೋಗಿದೆ!)
Sorry, I lost my key!

Usage: General

Bisi niru illa. (ಬಿಸಿ ನೀರು ಇಲ್ಲ.)
There is no hot water.

Usage: Everyday

AC / heater / fan kelasa maduttilla. (ಎಸಿ / ಹೀಟರ್ / ಫ್ಯಾನ್ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ.)
The air conditioner / heater / fan does not work.

Usage: Everyday

Checkout yavaga? (ಚೆಕ್‌ಔಟ್ ಯಾವಾಗ?)
What time is checkout?

Usage: Everyday

Nanu ega hoguttiddene. (ನಾನು ಈಗ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ.)
I am leaving now.

Usage: General

Dayavittu nanna jama hanam wapis kodtira? (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನ ಡಿಪಾಸಿಟ್ ಹಣ ವಾಪಸ್ ಕೊಡ್ತೀರಾ?)
Could I have my deposit, please?

Usage: Polite

Nannasane taxi kalidra? (ನನ್ನಸ್ಸಾಕೆ ಟ್ಯಾಕ್ಸಿ ಕರೆದಿರಾ?)
Can you call a taxi for me?

Usage: Polite

Dina kadeyalli (ದಿನದ ಕೊನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ)
At the end of the day

Usage: Formal

Banni touch base aguva (ಬನ್ನಿ ಮಾತನಾಡೋಣ)
Let's touch base

Usage: Formal

Nanu nimmanu loop alli idduvenee (ನಾನು ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಪ್ಡೇಟ್ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ)
I'll keep you in the loop

Usage: Formal

Nantara idakke circle back aguva (ನಂತರ ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಮರಳೋಣ)
Let's circle back

Usage: Formal

Mundukke hoguta (ಮುಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಾ)
Moving forward

Usage: Formal

Nammadhara matukate pramane (ನಮ್ಮ ಮಾತುಕತೆ ಪ್ರಕಾರ)
As per our discussion

Usage: Formal

Dayavittu attachment nodiri (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಲಗತ್ತಿಸಿದ್ದನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ)
Please find attached

Usage: Formal

Nimma uttarakke kaaytiruvenu (ನಿಮ್ಮ ಉತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿರುವೆನು)
Looking forward to hearing from you

Usage: Formal

Nimma samayakke nanu abhari (ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಮಯಕ್ಕೆ ನಾನು ಆಭಾರಿ)
I appreciate your time

Usage: Formal

Dayavittu spurtupadisuvira? (ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸುವಿರಾ?)
Could you please clarify?

Usage: Formal

Banni oru meeting schedule maaduva (ಬನ್ನಿ ಮೀಟಿಂಗ್ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್ ಮಾಡೋಣ)
Let's schedule a meeting

Usage: Formal

Idara bagge get back maduttene (ಇದರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ನಿಮಗೆ ಮುಂದೆ ಹೇಳುತ್ತೇನೆ)
I'll get back to you on this

Usage: Formal

Idannu offline tagoNDu hOgabahuda? (ಇದನ್ನು ನಂತರ ಪ್ರತ್ಯೇಕ ಮಾತನಾಡಬಹುದಾ?)
Can we take this offline?

Usage: Formal

Idara melete align aguva (ಇದರ ಮೇಲೆ ಸಹಮತಿ ಆಗೋಣ)
Let's align on this

Usage: Formal

Nanu nimmodighe follow up maduttene (ನಾನು ನಿಮ್ಮೊಡನೆ ಫಾಲೋ-ಅಪ್ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ)
I'll follow up with you

Usage: Formal

Haa, adu make sense aagide (ಅದು ಸರಿ ಆಗಿದೆ)
That makes sense

Usage: General

Idannu forward tagondhogona (ಇದನ್ನು ಮುಂದಕ್ಕೆ ತೊಗೊಂಡು ಹೋಗೋಣ)
Let's take this forward

Usage: Formal

Nimmada request pramane (ನಿಮ್ಮ ಕೇಳಿಕೆ ಪ್ರಕಾರ)
Per your request

Usage: Formal

Nanage posted aagiruvi (ನನಗೆ ಅಪ್ಡೇಟ್ ಕೊಡುತ್ತಿರಿ)
Keep me posted

Usage: Formal

Eke page alli iddivi (ಒಂದೇ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯದಲ್ಲಿ)
On the same page

Usage: Formal

Modadalli (ಮೊದಲನೆಯದಾಗಿ)
First of all

Usage: General

Udaharanarakke (ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗೆ)
For example

Usage: General

Adara jateri (ಅದರ ಜೊತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ)
In addition

Usage: General

Upasangaradalli (ಉಪಸಂಹಾರದಲ್ಲಿ)
In conclusion

Usage: Formal

Nija heldare (ನಿಜ ಹೇಳಬೇಕಂದರೆ)
To be honest

Usage: General

Praamanikavagi (ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕವಾಗಿ)
Sincerely

Usage: Formal

Shubhashayagalu (ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು)
Best regards

Usage: Formal

Nanage tumbha khushi aytu (ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಖುಷಿ ಆಯಿತು)
I appreciate it

Usage: General

Matte dhan'yavadagalu (ಮತ್ತೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು)
Thanks again

Usage: General

Idakke kaayuttiddene (ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ)
Looking forward to it

Usage: General

Nanu follow up madabeku (ನಾನು ಫಾಲೋ-ಅಪ್ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು)
I'd like to follow up

Usage: Formal

Munde matanadadante (ಮೊದಲು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದಂತೆ)
As discussed earlier

Usage: Formal

Kanglish	Kannada	Meaning
Namaskara	ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ	Hello / Greetings
Dhanyavaadagalu	ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು	Thank you
Nanu	ನಾನು	I / Me
Neenu	ನೀನು	You (informal)
Channagide	ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ	It's good / Fine
Maneli	ಮನೆಲಿ	At home
Hogona	ಹೋಗೋಣ	Let's go
Barthini	ಬರ್ತೀನಿ	I'm coming
Hellu	ಹೇಳು	Tell / Say
Gottide	ಗೊತ್ತಿದೆ	I know / Known
Enu aagide	ಏನು ಆಗಿದೆ	What happened?
Odtaideni	ಓದ್ತಾಇದ್ದೇನಿ	I'm studying

Kanglish + English (Mixed)	Kannada + English	Meaning
Nanu office ge hogodu late aagide, sorry	ನಾನು office ge ಹೋಗೋಡು late ಆಗಿದೆ, sorry	I'm late going to office, sorry
Meeting cancel aagide, inka free idiya?	Meeting cancel ಆಗಿದೆ, ಇಂಕ free ಇದ್ದಿಯಾ?	Meeting got cancelled, are you free now?
WiFi speed tumba slow agide, frustrating	WiFi speed ತುಂಬಾ slow ಆಗಿದೆ, frustrating	WiFi speed is very slow, frustrating
Presentation ready madide, review maadu	Presentation ready ಮಾಡಿದೆ, review ಮಾಡು	I prepared the presentation, review it
Instagram lo aa photo tumba channagide	Instagram ಲೊ ಆ photo ತುಂಬಾ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ	That photo on Instagram is really good
Nanu gym join madide, daily workout maduttidene	ನಾನು gym join ಮಾಡಿದೆ, daily workout ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ	I joined the gym, doing daily workout
Pizza order madidevi, delivery wait madtaidevi	Pizza order ಮಾಡಿದೆವಿ, delivery wait ಮಾಡ್ತಾಇದ್ದೇವಿ	We ordered pizza, waiting for delivery
Ondu important email bandide, reply kodabeku	ಒಂದು important email ಬಂದಿದೆ, reply ಕೊಡಬೇಕು	An important email arrived, need to reply
Naale deadline ide, aadre work mugidide	ನಾಳೆ deadline ಇದೆ, ಆದ್ರೆ work ಮುಗಿದಿದೆ	Deadline tomorrow, but work is done
Online shopping lo tumba discount ide	Online shopping ಲೊ ತುಂಬಾ discount ಇದೆ	There's a lot of discount in online shopping
Naale interview ide, nervous aagide	ನಾಳೆ interview ಇದೆ, nervous ಆಗಿದೆ	Interview tomorrow, feeling nervous
Project lo new feature add madidare, testing maadona	Project ಲೊ new feature add ಮಾಡಿದಾರೆ, testing ಮಾಡೋಣ	They added a new feature, let's do testing

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