How To Install And Type With The Georgian Keyboard On Any Device
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Typing in Georgian is an essential step for anyone learning the language.
The Georgian alphabet uses its own unique script that requires a specific keyboard layout.
Installing this keyboard on your computer or smartphone only takes a few minutes.
Most modern devices already have the Georgian keyboard built into their operating systems.
You just need to know where to look in your settings to activate it.
This guide will show you exactly how to set up and use the Georgian keyboard on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android.
Table of contents:
Understanding the Georgian QWERTY layout
Most people use the Georgian QWERTY layout to type.
This layout maps Georgian letters to the English keys that sound the most similar.
For example, pressing the English “a” key types the Georgian “ა”.
However, the Georgian alphabet has 33 letters while the English alphabet only has 26.
Some Georgian letters don’t have an exact English equivalent.
To type these special letters on a computer, you’ll need to hold down the Shift key.
Here are the specific keys you must press to type the remaining letters:
| Keyboard Action | Georgian Letter | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Shift + T | თ | Soft ‘t’ |
| Shift + R | ღ | Guttural ‘gh’ |
| Shift + S | შ | ’sh’ |
| Shift + J | ჟ | ’zh’ (like the ‘s’ in measure) |
| Shift + Z | ძ | ’dz’ |
| Shift + C | ჩ | Soft ‘ch’ |
| Shift + W | ჭ | Hard ‘ch’ |
How to install the Georgian keyboard on Windows
Windows 10 and 11 both have excellent built-in support for the Georgian language.
Open your main Windows Settings menu.
Click on “Time & Language” from the available options.
Select “Language & region” from the side menu.
Click the “Add a language” button.
Type the word “Georgian” into the search bar and select it from the list.
Click “Next” and then click “Install”.
It’ll add the standard “Georgian (QWERTY)” layout by default.
You can now switch between English and Georgian by holding down the Windows Key and pressing the Spacebar.
How to install the Georgian keyboard on Mac
Apple computers also include the Georgian keyboard natively in their operating system.
Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen.
Select “System Settings” from the dropdown menu.
Scroll down the left sidebar and click on “Keyboard”.
Look for the “Text Input” section and click the “Edit” button next to Input Sources.
Click the ”+” button located at the bottom of the list.
Search for “Georgian” and choose the “Georgian - QWERTY” option.
Click “Add” to finish the setup process.
You can switch keyboards easily by clicking the flag icon in your menu bar or by pressing Control and the Spacebar together.
How to install the Georgian keyboard on iPhone and iPad
Adding the keyboard to your iOS mobile device is incredibly straightforward.
Open the “Settings” app on your home screen.
Tap on the “General” option.
Scroll down your screen and select “Keyboard”.
Tap “Keyboards” at the very top of the screen.
Choose “Add New Keyboard” from the bottom of your list.
Scroll down or use the search bar to find “Georgian” and tap it.
You can now switch languages by tapping the small globe icon on your digital keyboard whenever you type.
How to install the Georgian keyboard on Android
Android devices usually rely on Gboard as their default typing application.
Open any app where you can type a message to bring up your keyboard.
Tap the small gear icon sitting above the keys to open your settings.
Select “Languages” at the very top of the menu.
Tap the “Add keyboard” button at the bottom of your screen.
Search for “Georgian” and select it from the list of options.
Choose the “QWERTY” layout option and tap “Done”.
You can switch between languages at any time by simply holding down the spacebar and selecting Georgian.
