Bulgarian keyboard online
Type Bulgarian online — Български
Virtual KeyboardБългарски
BDS (official) or Phonetic virtual keyboard with physical key sync.
Latin → CyrillicБългарски
Phonetic compose — Latin to Cyrillic on space. For learners on QWERTY.
Unicode EditorБългарски
Edit Cyrillic text directly; paste from email or documents.
Bulgarian Alphabet & CharactersBulgarian
Browse all 30 Cyrillic letters with IPA hints — Ъ, Щ, Ь, Й, Ю, Я.
Common Bulgarian PhrasesCopy & paste
Ready-made greetings and everyday sentences — tap to insert or copy.
Voice inputbg-BG
Dictate in Bulgarian with browser speech recognition — no upload.
Quick answer
Type Bulgarian Cyrillic online at Typnivo with BDS and Phonetic virtual keyboards, Latin compose mode, and a 30-letter alphabet explorer — all locally in your browser.
How to type Bulgarian online
Open Bulgarian Keyboard
Use the editor at the top of this page — works on desktop and mobile browsers without installing software.
Type with Virtual Keyboard
The virtual keyboard opens by default. Click on-screen keys or type on your physical QWERTY keyboard with live key highlighting.
Switch modes anytime
Use the mode tabs to switch to Latin → Cyrillic or Unicode Editor — your draft text stays in the editor.
Copy Unicode text
Click Copy and paste into WhatsApp, email, social apps, Google Docs, or any app that accepts Unicode.
Bulgarian typing guide
Practical tips for Bulgarian input — layouts, accents, and common questions answered below.
What Is a Bulgarian Keyboard / Българска клавиатура?
A Bulgarian keyboard lets you type Cyrillic letters online without installing an IME. Typnivo combines BDS and Phonetic layouts, Latin compose for learners, and educational guides in one private workspace.
How to Type Bulgarian Cyrillic Online
Open Typnivo Bulgarian Keyboard. Use Virtual Keyboard (BDS default) with physical key highlighting, or switch to Latin → Cyrillic compose: type zdravey and press space for здравей.
- BDS or Phonetic layout virtual keyboard
- Latin compose: zdravey → здравей on space
- Letter strip for Ъ, Щ, Ь, Й, Ю, Я
Bulgarian Alphabet — 30 Letters
Bulgarian uses a 30-letter Cyrillic alphabet. Special letters for learners: Ъ (er golyam), Щ (sht), Ь (soft sign), Й (i kratko), Ю and Я. Standard Bulgarian does not use Russian ё, ы, or э.
Cyrillic in Bulgaria
The Cyrillic script was developed for Slavic liturgical and literary use in the 9th century. Modern Bulgarian orthography was standardized in the 19th century and uses the 30-letter alphabet taught in schools today.
BDS vs Phonetic Layout
BDS (Bulgarian Typewriter, BDS 5237:2006) is the official layout in Bulgaria — optimized for typing speed. Phonetic maps Cyrillic to similar QWERTY keys (а on A, б on B) — easier for diaspora and learners on US keyboards.
- BDS — official Bulgarian Typewriter (BDS 5237:2006)
- Phonetic — QWERTY-like mapping for diaspora
- Switch layouts with the tab above the keyboard
Bulgarian vs Russian Cyrillic
Both use Cyrillic but differ: Bulgarian has 30 letters; Russian has 33 including ё. Bulgarian Щ is /ʃt/ (sht); Russian Щ is /ɕː/. Bulgarian Ъ is a vowel; Russian Ъ is a hard sign. Layouts look similar but map different letters — use BDS for Bulgarian, not Russian ЙЦУКЕН.
- Bulgarian: 30 letters; Russian: 33 including ё
- BDS and Russian ЙЦУКЕН differ on several letter keys
- Щ is /sht/ in Bulgarian, /shch/ in Russian
Unicode vs Fancy Fonts
Bulgarian Cyrillic is standard Unicode — copy from Typnivo into email, Word, and social apps reliably. Use the Bulgarian Font Generator for decorative Unicode styles that preserve ъ, ь, ю, я, and щ.
Bulgarian Typing Tips
Use Phonetic layout on US hardware; BDS if you learned it in Bulgaria. In compose mode, press space after each word. Disable mobile autocorrect when typing Latin phonetics. Switch layouts with the tab above the keyboard.
- Ctrl+G toggles English passthrough in compose mode
- Use Phonetic on US hardware; BDS if trained in Bulgaria
- Disable mobile autocorrect for Latin compose
Private Bulgarian typing in your browser
All typing and compose conversion run locally in your browser. Typnivo never uploads your Bulgarian text to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Bulgarian keyboard, input methods, and privacy — answered clearly.
How do I type Bulgarian on an English keyboard?
Use Latin → Cyrillic compose: type zdravey, blagodarya, shtastliv and press space after each word. Or switch to Phonetic virtual keyboard where QWERTY keys map to similar Cyrillic letters.
What is the difference between BDS and Phonetic?
BDS is the official Bulgarian layout used in schools and offices. Phonetic maps letters to QWERTY by sound/shape — easier for beginners and diaspora on US keyboards.
How many letters are in the Bulgarian alphabet?
Thirty letters in standard modern Bulgarian Cyrillic. The alphabet includes Ъ, Щ, Ь, Й, Ю, and Я — and does not use Russian ё, ы, or э in standard spelling.
How is Bulgarian Cyrillic different from Russian?
Bulgarian has 30 letters; Russian has 33. Bulgarian lacks ё; Russian lacks Bulgarian-specific vowel uses of Ъ. BDS and Russian ЙЦУКЕН look similar but differ on several keys — using the wrong layout produces incorrect letters.
What is transliteration vs translation?
Transliteration changes script (zdravey → здравей). Translation changes meaning (hello → здравей). Typnivo compose mode transliterates — it does not translate sentences.
How do I type щ (sht)?
On BDS, щ is on the Y key. In compose mode, type sht. On Phonetic layout, щ is on the ] key.
How do I type ъ (er golyam)?
On BDS, ъ is on C. In Phonetic layout, ъ is on Y. In compose mode, context-dependent — learn common words like българия, път.
Can I use this on mobile?
Yes. Use the virtual keyboard sheet or Latin compose mode. Touch-friendly letter strip for Ъ, Щ, Ь, Й, Ю, Я.
Is my text sent to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser — zero server uploads.
What is българска клавиатура?
Българска клавиатура means Bulgarian keyboard — software or online layout for typing Cyrillic Bulgarian text.
Does Typnivo translate English to Bulgarian?
No. It helps you type Cyrillic characters from Latin phonetics or virtual keys — not translate meaning.
Will stylish Unicode text preserve Bulgarian Cyrillic?
Yes. The Bulgarian Font Generator applies decorative Unicode wrappers and partial mathematical styling while preserving ъ, ь, ю, я, and щ — including ъ in България.