Ethiopic Syllable Ga Letter
ገ is the Ethiopic syllable GA (Unicode U+1308) used in Ge’ez/Ethiopic text.
U+1308
ገ is a character from the Ethiopic writing system. It is encoded as Unicode U+1308, making it reliable for digital text and typography. Use it directly, or copy it with the escapes shown on this page.
Ethiopic Syllable Ga Letter Meaning
ገ is the Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GA.” As a syllabic letter, it represents the sound pattern “ga” in Ethiopic scripts. In practice, it appears in words written in Ethiopic-based languages and in any text that uses the Ge’ez syllabary. Like other Ethiopic characters, it works best when your font supports Ethiopic glyphs and when your software correctly handles Unicode. For web and developer workflows, ገ can be inserted safely using its Unicode code point (U+1308) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text for messages, notes, or documents
- •Building multilingual web pages that include Ethiopic script content
- •Typography and font testing for Ethiopic character coverage
- •Linguistic labeling or transcription where the syllable “ga” is needed
- •Preparing social media posts that require accurate Ethiopic characters
Examples
ገ — Ethiopic Syllable GA (U+1308)
- ገገ ገ ገ ሰላም
- ገዛሬ ገ እንዴት ነው?
- ገመፅሐፍ ገ 1
- ገገና ገ ተመለሰ
- ገገ ግልጽ ጽሑፍ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1308 | |
| HTML Entity | ገ | |
| HTML Code | ገ | |
| CSS | \1308 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4872 | |
| Decimal | 4872 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ga Letter (ገ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4872 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1308 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1308. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1308, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ገ 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 Syllable Ga letter mean?
ገ is the Ethiopic syllable known in Unicode as “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GA.” As a syllabic letter, it represents the sound pattern “ga” in Ethiopic scripts. In practice, it appears in words written in Ethiopic-based languages and in any text that uses the Ge’ez syllabary. Like other Ethiopic characters, it works best when your font supports Ethiopic glyphs and when your software correctly handles Unicode. For web and developer workflows, ገ can be inserted safely using its Unicode code point (U+1308) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode for ገ?
The character ገ is Unicode code point U+1308 (ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GA).
How can I copy ገ for a web page?
You can copy the character directly (ገ). For HTML, you can also use the entity ገ.
What are the common escapes for developers?
CSS escape: \\1308. JavaScript escape: \\u{1308}.
Why doesn’t ገ display correctly on my device?
Your font or system may not support Ethiopic glyphs. Try a Unicode/Ethiopic-capable font and ensure your text is saved and served as UTF-8.