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Typing Amharic Without an Ethiopic Keyboard: The Transliteration Guide
How Wesen converts Latin spelling into Ge'ez characters, with examples and the SERA vowel rules.
Wesen converts Amharic typed in Latin letters into Ge’ez characters (Fidäl).
| What You Type (Latin) | Converted Ge’ez | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
selam | ሰላም | Peace / Hello |
dehna negn | ደህና ነኝ | I am fine |
betam konjo | በጣም ቆንጆ | Very beautiful |
Vowels in SERA Spelling
In strict SERA spelling, the vowel selects the order of the character:
be➔ በ (1st order)bu➔ ቡ (2nd order)bi➔ ቢ (3rd order)ba➔ ባ (4th order)bE➔ ቤ (5th order)b➔ ብ (6th order)bo➔ ቦ (7th order)
Try it in the transliteration demo.