Rohingya Language Blog
In-depth guides on the Rohingya language, writing systems, fonts, typing, and professional use.
Language Basics
Language Basics
What is the Rohingya language?
What is the Rohingya language?
A beginner-friendly explanation of the Rohingya language, its speakers, scripts, and relationship to nearby languages.
Language Basics
Is Rohingya different from Chittagonian?
Is Rohingya different from Chittagonian?
A clear comparison of the Rohingya language and Chittagonian dialect — what they share, where they differ, and why the distinction matters.
Writing Systems
Writing Systems
Rohingya alphabet explained
Rohingya alphabet explained
An overview of all three Rohingya writing systems — Hanifi, Arabic/Fonna, and Rohingyalish — with letters, sounds, and when each is used.
Writing Systems
Hanifi Rohingya script: complete beginner guide
Hanifi Rohingya script: complete beginner guide
Everything you need to know about the Hanifi Rohingya script — its history, letters, Unicode support, and how to start reading and writing it.
Writing Systems
Rohingya Arabic/Fonna writing system
Rohingya Arabic/Fonna writing system
A guide to the Arabic-based Fonna script used to write the Rohingya language — its history, letters, and use in religious and community contexts.
Writing Systems
Rohingyalish Latin writing system
Rohingyalish Latin writing system
A complete guide to Rohingyalish, the Latin-based writing system for Rohingya — how it works, how to type it, and when to use it.
Typing & Fonts
Typing & Fonts
How to type Rohingya on iPhone
How to type Rohingya on iPhone
Step-by-step guide to enabling Rohingya script typing on iPhone — Hanifi, Arabic/Fonna, and Rohingyalish options explained.
Typing & Fonts
How to type Rohingya on Android
How to type Rohingya on Android
Step-by-step guide to typing Rohingya on Android phones — Hanifi, Fonna, and Rohingyalish methods for all major Android versions.
Typing & Fonts
Best Rohingya fonts
Best Rohingya fonts
A guide to the best free and downloadable fonts for the Rohingya language — covering Hanifi, Arabic/Fonna, and Rohingyalish scripts.
NGO & Professional Use
NGO & Professional Use
Rohingya phrases for NGOs and aid workers
Rohingya phrases for NGOs and aid workers
Essential Rohingya phrases for humanitarian workers — greetings, registration, protection, and key communication phrases with English translations.
NGO & Professional Use
Rohingya medical words and phrases
Rohingya medical words and phrases
Essential Rohingya medical vocabulary for healthcare workers — symptoms, body parts, and key phrases for clinical settings with English translations.
NGO & Professional Use
Rohingya interpreter guide
Rohingya interpreter guide
A practical guide for organisations using Rohingya interpreters — how to find qualified interpreters, briefing them correctly, and avoiding common mistakes.
Translation & AI
Translation & AI
Rohingya language and AI: why data is needed
Rohingya language and AI: why data is needed
Why the Rohingya language is underrepresented in AI systems, what language data means for AI, and how data collection efforts help the community.
Translation & AI
Rohingya translation services: what clients need to know
Rohingya translation services: what clients need to know
A practical guide for organisations commissioning Rohingya translation — what to expect, how to brief translators, and how to evaluate quality.
Translation & AI
Common mistakes when translating Rohingya
Common mistakes when translating Rohingya
The most frequent errors in Rohingya translation and interpretation — and how to avoid them. Essential reading for language professionals and commissioning organisations.