In today’s digital age, communication across languages has become easier than ever. Whether you’re chatting with a friend abroad or trying to understand a message in a foreign language, tools like voice translation can help. If you’re looking to translate your voice from Urdu to English directly in WhatsApp, here’s a simple step-by-step guide using your smartphone’s keyboard features.
Step 1: Install Google Keyboard (Gboard)
To enable voice typing and translation, you’ll need Gboard, the Google Keyboard. Most Android phones have it by default, but if not, you can download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Go to your phone’s Settings > Language & Input > Keyboard > Gboard (enable it).
- Set Gboard as your default keyboard.
Step 2: Enable Voice Typing
Make sure voice typing is enabled:
- Open Settings > Gboard > Voice Typing.
- Turn on “Use voice typing.”
Now, you’ll see a microphone icon on the keyboard.
Step 3: Use Voice Typing in WhatsApp
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat where you want to type.
- Tap the text box to bring up the keyboard.
- Tap the microphone icon.
- Speak in Urdu. The keyboard will convert your voice into Urdu text. Example: Say “میرا نام احمد ہے” → It will type: “میرا نام احمد ہے”
Step 4: Translate Urdu Text to English
To translate that Urdu text into English, follow these methods:
Method 1: Use Google Translate App (Recommended)
- Copy the Urdu text from WhatsApp.
- Open the Google Translate app.
- Set the languages: From Urdu to English.
- Paste the text and get the translation.
Method 2: Use Gboard’s Built-in Translation Feature
- Tap the G icon or three dots (…) on Gboard.
- Tap Translate.
- Select Urdu as the input language and English as the output.
- Speak or type in Urdu, and the keyboard will auto-translate into English and insert it into WhatsApp. Example: Say “میں اسکول جا رہا ہوں” → It will type: “I am going to school”
Tips for Better Accuracy
- Speak clearly and slowly.
- Use simple and direct Urdu sentences.
- Check the translated text for accuracy before sending.
Final Thoughts
With tools like Gboard and Google Translate, turning your Urdu voice into English text directly in WhatsApp is fast and convenient. It’s a great solution for bilingual communication, learning, and breaking language barriers in real-time.
