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Latin Lebanese Alphabet for Easy Typing

TYPING IN LEBANESE AS WE SPEAK IT
For Lebanese who write in Latin script, the English and French alphabets fall short in representing all phonetics. The Latin Lebanese Alphabet resolves this by accurately capturing every unique sound, eliminating the need for numerical substitutions. This innovation enhances the writing experience, aligning it more closely with the true nature of the language.

EFFORTLESS ADAPTATION TO YOUR DEVICES
To accurately represent the unique sounds of the Lebanese language, our Latin Lebanese Alphabet cleverly borrows specific letters from existing alphabets. These letters are readily accessible on any standard device, eliminating the need for special apps or keyboards. Enjoy the simplicity and security of typing in Lebanese digitally, with every unique sound perfectly captured.

Learn the Alphabet

LetterLetter NamePhonetic RepresentationExamples in Lebanese
ØøHæmzefor the Arabic "ء" sound/full stop Ømaar, Warøa
AaAfor the French "a" soundAlam, Mara
ÆæÆçSimilar to the 'a' in "ash" or "bat" in EnglishÆdiir, Sæbet
BbBefor the Arabic 'ب' soundBalad, Traab
ÇçÇefor the Arabic 'ش' soundÇajra, Meçwaar
CcCefor the Arabic 'ح' soundCelo, Bacer
DdDefor the Arabic 'د' soundDebb, Adab
ÐðÐafor the Arabic 'ض' soundÐaww, Bayða
EeEfor the French "é" soundEsem, Wleed
FfFefor the Arabic 'ف' soundFaara, Çaraf
GgGefor a hard "g" sound as in "go"Gelle, Ærgiile
HhHefor the Arabic 'ه' soundHawa, Naher
IiIfor the French "i" soundIbiiza, Hdiyye
JjJefor the Arabic 'ج' soundJamal, Rejjeel
KkKefor the Arabic 'ك' soundKæleb, Ækel
LlLefor the Arabic 'ل' soundLaban, Walad
MmMefor the Arabic 'م' soundMreeye, Næmle
NnNefor the Arabic 'ن' soundNæcle, Jænne
OoOfor the French "o" soundOkraanya, Baanyo
ÖöÖVowel sound between French "o" and "é"Öšša, Förša
PpPefor the French "p" soundPliiz, Oppera
QqQafor the Arabic 'ق' soundQaarra, Iqaax
RrRefor the Arabic 'ر' soundRaas, Mrabba
SsSefor the Arabic 'س' soundSæmke, Ræsme
ŠšŠafor the Arabic 'ص' soundŠuura, Rašiif
TtTefor the Arabic 'ت' soundTælej, Zæytuun
ÞþÞafor the Arabic 'ط' soundÞawiil, Maþaar
UuUfor the French "ou" sound or English "oo" like NoorUmniye, Þawuus
VvVefor the "v" soundVideo, Braavo
WwWefor the "w" soundWærde, Mawøaf
XxXefor the Arabic 'ع' soundXelbe, Maxmuul
YyYefor the "y" sound (like 'y' in English and French)Yæmiin, Læymuun
ÝýÝefor the Arabic 'خ' soundÝebez, Tæýet
ŸÿŸefor the Arabic 'غ' soundŸæriib, Çeÿel
ZzZefor the "z" soundZiine, Læwze
ŽžŽafor the Arabic 'ظ' soundŽÿiir, Buuža

Some Rules: Long Vowels, Stressed Consonants, and Loanwords:

 

  • Long Vowels: When a vowel sound is prolonged in pronunciation, the corresponding letter is written twice. For example, the word ‘iid’ (hand), where the ‘i’ sound is extended, is written with double ‘i’s.
  • Stressed Consonants: If a consonant is stressed or emphasized in a word, repeat the letter. For instance, ”fættuuç”, where the ‘t’ sound is stressed, is written with double ‘t’s.

The following accented letters are not part of the alphabet but can be used to represent sounds in specific French loanwords that are used in the Lebanese language.
Ââ: for the French “an” sound (for specific French loanwords like krwassââ “croissant en français”)
Êê: for the French “en” sound (for specific French loanwords like êziim “Enzyme en français”)
Îî: for the French “in” sound (for specific French loanwords like Valêltîî “Valentin en français”)
Ôô: for the French “on” sound (for specific French loanwords like salôô “salon en français”)

Èè: for the French “è” sound (for specific French loanwords like eklèèr “éclaire en français”)
Ëë: for the French “e” sound (for specific French loanwords like motëër “moteur en français”)
Üü: for the French “u” sound (for specific French loanwords like tünèèl “tunnel en français”)

Start Typing with the Latin Lebanese Alphabet

Learn how to easily type in Lebanese using the Latin Lebanese Alphabet on various devices with our simple setup guide.

  • Integrate the Icelandic keyboard via your phone’s language and input settings.
  • Access special Lebanese characters like ‘š’ by long-pressing the base letter (e.g., ‘s’).
  • The Latin Lebanese Alphabet characters are available in the default English keyboard.
  • Long-press the base letter to select the required special characters for Lebanese.
  • Depending on your device, you may need to install the Icelandic and Croatian keyboards to access all the letters.
  • Access Keyboard Settings: Navigate to your smartphone’s language and input settings.

  • Add Desired Primary Keyboard:

  1. If you prefer using the Icelandic keyboard, add it as your primary keyboard.
  2. If you prefer the English keyboard, ensure it’s selected as your primary.

     

  • Add Secondary Keyboard:

  1. Add the Slovak keyboard.
  2. If you chose the Icelandic keyboard as your primary, you only need to add Slovak.
  3. If you chose English as your primary, add both Slovak and Icelandic.

     

  • Integration Settings:

  1. During the process of adding these keyboards, look for a checkbox or option to integrate the Slovak keyboard with your primary keyboard (Icelandic or English).
  2. If you chose Icelandic as your primary, integrate Slovak into it.
  3. If you chose English, integrate both Slovak and Icelandic into the English keyboard.

  • Using the Integrated Keyboard:

  1. Once integrated, special characters needed for the Latin Lebanese Alphabet will be accessible through the primary keyboard layout you chose.
  2. This might involve long-pressing keys to access the special characters from the integrated keyboards.

This method of keyboard integration streamlines the typing process, providing easy access to all necessary characters for the Latin Lebanese Alphabet without the need to switch between different keyboard layouts frequently. The exact steps for this process may vary slightly depending on your smartphone model and operating system. For detailed, device-specific instructions, it’s recommended to consult the user manual or support resources of your smartphone’s manufacturer.

 

Switch to Icelandic Keyboard:

  • Navigate to your system’s language settings and add the Icelandic keyboard for typing in Lebanese.
  • Some special Lebanese characters may require ALT shortcuts. Our detailed guide explains these shortcuts.
 

ALT Key Shortcuts for Special Characters
Lebanese Phonetic Characters: ç: ALT + 135 – Ç: ALT + 0199

  • ç: ALT + 135 – Ç: ALT + 0199
  • ø: ALT + 0248 – Ø: ALT + 0216
  • š: ALT + 0154 – Š: ALT + 0138
  • ž: ALT + 0158 – Ž: ALT + 0142
 
Accented Characters for Extended Latin Use:
  • â: ALT + 0226 – Â: ALT + 0194
  • ë: ALT + 0235 – Ë: ALT + 0203
  • è: ALT + 0232 – È: ALT + 0200
  • ê: ALT + 0234 – Ê: ALT + 0202
  • î: ALT + 0238 – Î: ALT + 0206
  • ô: ALT + 0244 – Ô: ALT + 0212
  • ü: ALT + 0252 – Ü: ALT + 0220
 

 

Note: 

  • Ensure the Num Lock is turned on when using these shortcuts. 
  • The steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system and keyboard layout.

Device models and operating systems may have different methods for adding or changing keyboards. For device-specific instructions, refer to your user manual or support website.

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