Enye (Ñ or ñ) is a distinct letter in the Spanish and Filipino alphabets, commonly used in names and words like “niño” and “señor.” However, many people struggle to type the ñ character on keyboards that lack a dedicated key. In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know about the enye letter, including how to type it on different devices, its history, and common usage.
The letter Ñ (uppercase) and ñ (lowercase) originated from the Spanish language and was later adopted into Filipino and other languages. It represents a palatal nasal sound (like “ny” in “canyon”). Due to its frequent use in names and words in the Philippines, knowing how to type ñ correctly is essential.
Historical Background of Enye
The origin of the letter Ñ dates back to medieval Spanish, when scribes placed a tilde (~) over an “n” to indicate a doubled “n” (such as “nn” becoming “ñ”). The letter later became part of the official Spanish alphabet and was carried over to the Filipino alphabet due to the country’s colonial history under Spain. Today, Ñ remains a crucial character in Filipino, Spanish, and other Romance languages.
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