How to type Amharic on Telegram
Telegram is where much of Ethiopia’s news, business and community talk happens, and most of it is in Amharic. Here is how to write Amharic messages, channel posts and captions on Android and on a computer.
On Android
- Install Addiyon Keyboard and open it.
- Tap Enable in settings, switch Addiyon on, then tap Switch keyboard and choose it.
- Open Telegram and type Amharic sounds with English letters:
selam→ ሰላም.
Need more detail? See How to type Amharic on Android.
Writing for a channel or group
- Suggestions: the bar above the keys offers whole Amharic words and the next word, which speeds up long posts.
- Punctuation:
.types ። and,types ፣, so posts look properly Amharic without extra effort. - Dates and numbers: tap 123, then ፩፪, for Ge’ez numerals like ፳፻፲፱. The Ge’ez number converter helps with long ones.
- Tidy up: tap Fix grammar to correct spelling and grammar, Professional for an announcement, or Shorten for a caption. Undo brings your text back.
On Telegram Desktop
On a computer you have two choices:
- Write the post in the free online Amharic typing tool, press Copy Amharic, and paste it into Telegram Desktop or Telegram Web.
- Install an Amharic keyboard for your computer. See Amharic keyboard for PC.
Usernames and links
Telegram usernames (the @name part) can only use English letters, numbers and underscores. Your display name, bio, channel title and description can all be in Amharic.
Common questions.
Does Telegram support Amharic?
Yes. Telegram shows Amharic text on every platform. Writing it needs an Amharic keyboard on your phone or computer.
Can I write long channel posts in Amharic on my phone?
Yes. Addiyon Keyboard keeps up with long posts, suggests words as you type, and can tidy the post with Fix grammar, Professional or Shorten before you send it.
How do I type Amharic on Telegram Desktop?
Install an Amharic keyboard for your computer, or write the post in the online Amharic typing tool and paste it into Telegram Desktop.
Type Amharic in every app.
Addiyon Keyboard is free on Google Play. It turns English letters into Fidel as you type, works offline, and keeps your typing on your phone.