Writing Santali in Ol Chiki Script
Santali speakers use the Ol Chiki script created in 1925. Characters like ᱚ and ᱛ represent the sounds of the Santali language. This keyboard makes typing Ol Chiki simple and natural.
Use it for writing stories, school lessons, or messages to family in India and Bangladesh. The script works perfectly on phones, tablets, and computers.
How Ol Chiki Works
Ol Chiki is phonetic - each letter matches one sound. Type o to get ᱚ or t to get ᱛ. The layout follows these sound patterns so typing feels intuitive.
The script includes special letters for Santali sounds not found in other languages, like ᱝ (ng) and ᱧ (ny).
Daily Use Cases
- Writing folk stories and traditional tales
- Creating educational materials for children
- Sending messages in your native language
- Preserving Santali culture online
Why Choose Ol Chiki
Before Ol Chiki, Santali was written in multiple scripts. Ol Chiki gives Santali its own unique writing system that perfectly matches the language sounds.
Common Questions
How do I type the special Santali letters?
They are mapped to logical keys. Type ng sounds with the dedicated ᱝ key.
Can I use this for social media?
Yes. Copy the text and paste it anywhere - WhatsApp, Facebook, or other platforms.
Do Santali people actually use Ol Chiki?
Yes. It is the official script and widely used in education and publishing.
What about numbers and punctuation?
The keyboard includes Santali numbers and standard punctuation marks.
Is this hard to learn?
Not at all. If you know Santali sounds, you can type in minutes.