🔤 PhoneticFree Online Pontic Greek Keyboard – Type the Black Sea Greek Dialect

Welcome to the only Pontic Greek keyboard online (Ποντιακά)! Our free virtual keyboard gives you instant access to all Pontic Greek characters, including the unique letters Ϙ/ϙ, Ϟ/ϟ, and Ϡ/ϡ that aren't found in standard Modern Greek, allowing you to type authentic Pontic Greek from any device.

What is Pontic Greek? Pontic Greek (Ποντιακά, also called Romeika) is a Greek dialect spoken by Pontic Greeks – people whose ancestors lived on the southern coast of the Black Sea (ancient Pontus, now Turkey) for over 3,000 years. After the 1923 population exchange, most Pontic Greeks settled in Greece. Today there are about 300,000-500,000 speakers.

Unique Pontic letters: Pontic Greek preserves ancient Greek letters lost in Modern Greek: Ϙ/ϙ (koppa), Ϟ/ϟ (san), and Ϡ/ϡ (sampi). Pontic also has distinct phonology with nasal vowels and unique pronunciation patterns. It's one of the most archaic Greek dialects!

Perfect for: Pontic Greek speakers and descendants, researchers of Greek dialects, linguists studying archaic Greek features, anyone interested in Black Sea Greek heritage, and those documenting Pontic songs, stories, and traditions.

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any server. Your Pontic Greek text stays on your device only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pontic Greek?

Pontic Greek (Ποντιακά, Romeika) is a Greek dialect spoken by Pontic Greeks whose ancestors lived on the Black Sea coast (ancient Pontus, now Turkey) for 3,000+ years. It preserves many ancient Greek features lost in Modern Greek.

What are the unique Pontic Greek letters?

Pontic Greek uses ancient Greek letters not found in Modern Greek: Ϙ/ϙ (koppa), Ϟ/ϟ (san), and Ϡ/ϡ (sampi). These represent sounds that existed in ancient Greek but were lost in the standard language.

How many people speak Pontic Greek?

There are approximately 300,000-500,000 Pontic Greek speakers, mainly in Greece (especially Macedonia and Thrace), plus diaspora communities in Germany, Australia, USA, and Russia. UNESCO classifies Pontic Greek as 'definitely endangered.'

Is Pontic Greek mutually intelligible with Modern Greek?

Pontic Greek has significant differences from Modern Greek in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. While Pontic speakers can understand Modern Greek, Modern Greek speakers often struggle with Pontic. It's one of the most distinct Greek dialects.

Is this Pontic Greek keyboard really free to use?

Absolutely free! AnyKeyboard's Pontic Greek keyboard has no hidden costs, no registration required, no ads, and no usage limits.

Does the Pontic Greek keyboard work on mobile devices?

Yes! Our Pontic Greek keyboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and tablets.

How do I copy, save, or search my Pontic Greek text?

After typing, click 'Copy' to copy your Pontic Greek text to the clipboard. Click 'Save' to download as a UTF-8 .txt file. You can also click 'Google' or 'YouTube' to search directly.

Can I switch between Pontic and Modern Greek keyboards?

Yes! AnyKeyboard supports Pontic Greek, Modern Greek, Polytonic Greek, and more. Use the Layout dropdown to switch instantly.

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