Typing & Syllable Disambiguation

Fine-tune how consonants and vowels interact during live typing.

Interactive Tester Test syllable behavior live
Transliterated:
ተ
't' + 'e' → ተ (1st Order)

Syllable Merging Preference

When a typed sequence is ambiguous between merging into one syllable (e.g. te → ተ) versus staying separate (e.g. te → ትእ):

Explicit Override Characters

Forces separate syllable (e.g. t-e → ትእ).
Forces syllable merge (e.g. t+e → ተ).

Personal Dictionary

Custom phonetic mappings that take highest priority over standard rules.

Add New Word Mapping

Phonetic Trigger Ethiopic Output Actions
No custom mappings registered.

Ethiopic Syllabary Reference (33 Families & Compounds)

Exact reference mapping from the Fidel documentation showing all 33 families, vowel triggers, and labialized forms. Click any character to copy it.

Family Phonetic Triggers 1st Order 2nd Order (u) 3rd Order (i) 4th Order 5th Order 6th Order (bare) 7th Order (o) 8th Order Labialized (wa/oa)

Site Exclusions & Character Rules

Control domain exclusions and automated numeral / punctuation transliteration.

Automatic Conversions

Website Bypass List (Latin Passthrough)

On the domains listed below, Fidel will automatically remain in standard English (Latin) mode. Use this for websites where you type code, shell commands, or design shortcuts (e.g. github.com, figma.com, codepen.io). On all other websites, Fidel transliterates to Amharic normally.

Platform Compatibility & Behavior Guide

Supported Live Natively

AI Platforms, Search & Messaging

Real-time phonetic transliteration across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Gmail, Notion, Slack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp Web, Twitter/X, and all standard text inputs.

Special Canvas Note

Google Docs (Canvas Renderer)

Google Docs renders text directly as canvas pixels rather than standard web text elements. For Google Docs, use Fidel's 1-click Quick Transliteration popup to copy and paste text easily.