Kazakh letter Ң ң
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Ң ң is one of the nine Kazakh letters that are not in the Russian alphabet. Tap a button to copy it, or read below how to type it on a keyboard.
The letter at a glance
| Upper and lower case | Ң ң |
| Unicode | U+04A2 · U+04A3 |
| HTML code | Ң · ң |
| Latin 2021 | Ñ ñ |
| Sound | [ŋ] — Like “ng” in “sing”; never starts a word |
| Example | таң — dawn |
How to type Ң on a keyboard
- Windows
- Add the Kazakh layout: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Kazakh. Switch layouts with Win + Space.
- Mac
- System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → Edit → + → Kazakh. Without the layout: turn on the Unicode Hex Input source, hold Option and type 04A3.
- Phone
- In Gboard and on iPhone, add the Kazakh keyboard in language settings: it has separate keys for the Kazakh letters.
- Word
- Type the code 04A2 and press Alt + X right away: Word turns it into Ң. For the lowercase letter, use 04A3.
- No setup
- Copy the letter with the button above and paste it where you need it. For a whole text, use the keyboard on the
Which fonts have Ң
A “Cyrillic” label does not guarantee Kazakh letters: many fonts only have the Russian set, so Ң is taken from another font. We checked the files of 1075 fonts: 183 have all nine Kazakh letters.
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FAQ
How do I type Ң on a keyboard?
Add the Kazakh layout in Windows, Mac or phone settings. Without it, copy Ң on this page, or in Word type 04A2 and press Alt + X.
How is Ң written in Latin?
In the 2021 Kazakh Latin alphabet, Ң ң is written as Ñ ñ.
How is Ң pronounced?
Like “ng” in “sing”; never starts a word. Example: таң (dawn).
Why do I see a box or another letter instead of Ң?
The font does not have this letter, so your app takes it from another font or shows an empty box. Pick a font with full Kazakh support.