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Free Online Afrikaans Keyboard – Type Afrikaans Anywhere

Welcome to the most convenient Afrikaans keyboard online! Our free virtual keyboard gives you instant access to type perfect Afrikaans from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Whether you're in Cape Town, Pretoria, Windhoek, or anywhere abroad, AnyKeyboard brings Afrikaans typing to your fingertips.

Why do 7+ million people need this keyboard? Afrikaans is spoken by over 7 million native speakers, making it one of South Africa's 11 official languages. It's also an official language of Namibia. The Afrikaans diaspora includes communities in UK, Australia, Canada, and Netherlands.

The Afrikaans alphabet uses standard Latin letters with occasional diacritics (ê, î, ô, û) in loanwords. Afrikaans evolved from Dutch in the 17th century and is one of the world's youngest Germanic languages.

Perfect for: Writing emails, Afrikaans literature, studying Afrikaans taal, reading South African news, connecting with Afrikaans communities, and exploring rich literary traditions.

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an online Afrikaans keyboard?

A virtual keyboard optimized for typing in Afrikaans. Perfect for 7+ million speakers in South Africa and Namibia.

Does Afrikaans use special letters?

Modern Afrikaans mainly uses standard Latin alphabet. Diacritics (ê, î, ô, û) appear in some loanwords.

Is Afrikaans similar to Dutch?

Yes! Afrikaans evolved from Dutch. It's simplified grammatically but has unique vocabulary from Malay, Portuguese, and African languages.

Is this free?

Absolutely free! No costs, no registration, no ads, no usage limits.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes! Works perfectly on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices.

How do I save my text?

Click 'Copy' to copy or 'Save' to download as UTF-8 .txt file.

Is it private?

100% private. All typing happens locally in your browser.

Where is Afrikaans spoken?

South Africa (esp. Western Cape), Namibia, and diaspora in UK, Australia, Canada, Netherlands.

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