How to Type ŭ (U with breve) on Android

Published May 8, 2026, 2 min read

Need ŭ on Android for a name, an address or a word in another language? You do not have to copy it from a website every time. The fastest method is Add Esperanto keyboard, and there are a few backups below for when that one is not available.

ŭ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard

Ŭ on Android: Add Esperanto keyboard

Or copy it:

Method 1: Long-press the letter

ŭ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold u or use the key it adds.

Method 2: Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

Method 3: Personal dictionary shortcut

In Gboard go to Settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, tap +, paste ŭ as the word and add a shortcut such as ubr. Typing the shortcut then suggests ŭ.

How to type the capital Ŭ

The uppercase form works the same way with Shift added where a letter is typed.

Long-press the letter

Ŭ is not on the long-press menu of the plain English keyboard. Add the Esperanto keyboard, then touch and hold u or use the key it adds.

Add the Esperanto keyboard

Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard → Gboard → Languages.
Tap Add keyboard and pick Esperanto.
Switch keyboards with the globe key or by holding the space bar.

About the letter ŭ

ŭ is Unicode U+016D, named LATIN SMALL LETTER U WITH BREVE. It is used in Esperanto. A small cup above a letter. Romanian uses ă, Turkish ğ, Vietnamese ă, and Esperanto ŭ. See the ŭ character page for every code and shortcut.

Troubleshooting

Samsung Keyboard and Gboard show slightly different long-press menus. If a letter is missing, add the language.
Turn off "Long press for symbols" in Gboard settings if holding a key shows numbers instead of accents.
Personal dictionary shortcuts appear as suggestions; tap the suggestion to insert the letter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortcut for ŭ on Android?

Add Esperanto keyboard.

Can I just copy and paste ŭ?

Yes. Click the copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Chromebook, Cmd+V on a Mac, or touch and hold and choose Paste on a phone.

What is the Unicode code for ŭ?

U+016D. In HTML it is ŭ.

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