Ethiopic Combining Gemination And Vowel Length Mark Letter
፝ is the Ethiopic combining gemination and vowel length mark (U+135D).
U+135D
፝ is a Unicode character used in Ethiopic writing. It functions as a combining mark, so it typically attaches to the preceding Ethiopic letter. Use it by copy/paste or by Unicode code point U+135D.
Ethiopic Combining Gemination And Vowel Length Mark Letter Meaning
፝ (U+135D), “Ethiopic Combining Gemination and Vowel Length Mark,” is a combining character in Ethiopic script. As a combining mark, it modifies how the previous letter is read, indicating both gemination (consonant lengthening) and vowel length in the Ethiopic orthographic system where this mark is used. Because it is a combining character, its placement depends on the renderer and text engine: it generally appears attached to the preceding Ethiopic character rather than standing alone. This makes it especially important for accurate digital transcription, transcription workflows, and typography that supports Ethiopic combining marks.
Common uses
- •Digital transcription of Ethiopic text where gemination and vowel length must be explicitly marked
- •Correctly encoding Ethiopic content in databases and document editors using Unicode
- •Typography and font testing to verify combining mark rendering in Ethiopic scripts
- •Linguistic or academic text preparation that requires precise orthographic markers
- •Search, indexing, and normalization workflows that must preserve combining characters
Examples
፝ — Ethiopic Combining Gemination and Vowel Length Mark
- ፝… ከ፝ ይመጣ
- ፝… ሰ፝ እንቁላል
- ፝… በ፝ ጥሩ
- ፝… ወ፝ ማለት
- ፝… እ፝ መግለጫ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+135D | |
| HTML Entity | ፝ | |
| HTML Code | ፝ | |
| CSS | \135D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4957 | |
| Decimal | 4957 |
How to type Ethiopic Combining Gemination And Vowel Length Mark Letter (፝)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4957 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 135D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 135D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 135d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ፝ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Ethiopic Combining Gemination And Vowel Length Mark letter mean?
፝ (U+135D), “Ethiopic Combining Gemination and Vowel Length Mark,” is a combining character in Ethiopic script. As a combining mark, it modifies how the previous letter is read, indicating both gemination (consonant lengthening) and vowel length in the Ethiopic orthographic system where this mark is used. Because it is a combining character, its placement depends on the renderer and text engine: it generally appears attached to the preceding Ethiopic character rather than standing alone. This makes it especially important for accurate digital transcription, transcription workflows, and typography that supports Ethiopic combining marks.
What is the Unicode code point for ፝?
The Unicode code point for ፝ is U+135D.
Is ፝ a standalone letter?
No. ፝ is a combining mark (Ethiopic Combining Gemination and Vowel Length Mark), so it typically modifies the preceding character.
How do I copy ፝ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using its Unicode code point U+135D in your editor or programming environment.
What HTML or CSS escape can I use?
HTML entity: ፝. CSS escape: \\135D. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{135D}.