Turkish Keyboard Online
Type in Turkish Online using the virtual keyboard below and then copy it to your clipboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's unique about the Turkish alphabet?
The modern Turkish alphabet is a Latin-based alphabet with a few modifications. It's known for being very phonetic, meaning each letter almost always corresponds to a single sound. It includes unique letters like 'ğ', 'ı', 'ş', 'ö', and 'ü'.
What is the letter 'ğ' (yumuşak ge)?
The 'soft g' (yumuşak ge) is a unique letter. It's always silent but serves to lengthen the preceding vowel. It never appears at the beginning of a word.
What's the difference between 'i' and 'ı'?
This is a crucial distinction! 'İ' (with a dot) is pronounced like the 'i' in 'machine'. 'I' (without a dot) is an unrounded back vowel, similar to the 'u' in 'syrup' or the final 'a' in 'sofa'. They are completely different letters.
How are the letters 'ş' and 'ç' pronounced?
'Ş' is pronounced like 'sh' in 'shoe'. 'Ç' is pronounced like 'ch' in 'chair'. Our virtual keyboard has dedicated keys for these.
What about 'ö' and 'ü'?
These are rounded front vowels. 'Ö' is similar to the 'ö' in German 'schön', made by rounding your lips while trying to say 'eh'. 'Ü' is like the German 'ü' or French 'u', made by rounding your lips while trying to say 'ee'.
Can I use phonetic typing for Turkish?
Since Turkish uses a Latin-based alphabet, you can type most letters on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Our virtual keyboard is here to provide easy access to the special Turkish characters that your keyboard might not have.
What is vowel harmony?
Vowel harmony is a key feature of Turkish grammar. It means that vowels within a word, including suffixes, must match each other in certain properties (like front/back or rounded/unrounded). This is why suffixes change, like '-de' (at home) vs. '-da' (at the office).
How can I type the special Turkish characters on my computer?
You can add a Turkish 'Q-Keyboard' or 'F-Keyboard' layout in your computer's settings. Alternatively, our virtual keyboard is a great way to type without changing any settings.
Is this tool good for learning Turkish?
Yes, it's very helpful for practicing your writing and ensuring you use the special characters correctly. Spelling is very consistent in Turkish, so learning the alphabet is a huge step!
Does Turkish have capital letters?
Yes, Turkish uses uppercase and lowercase letters, just like English. Our virtual keyboard supports this with the 'Shift' key.
How do I type my name in Turkish?
Most non-Turkish names are spelled phonetically using the Turkish alphabet. For example, 'John' would be spelled 'Con'.
Can I copy and paste the text from this tool?
Absolutely. Use the 'Copy Text' button to copy your Turkish text to the clipboard.
Did Turkish always use this alphabet?
No. The Latin-based Turkish alphabet was adopted in 1928 as part of Atatürk's reforms. Before that, Ottoman Turkish was written using a version of the Perso-Arabic script.
Why is the Turkish 'c' pronounced like 'j'?
That's just one of the phonetic rules! The letter 'c' in Turkish is always pronounced like the 'j' in 'jam'. The 'ch' sound is represented by 'ç'.
What is the standard keyboard layout in Turkey?
Turkey officially uses the 'F-Keyboard' layout, which was scientifically designed for typing speed in Turkish. However, the QWERTY layout (with Turkish modifications) is also extremely common.