Ethiopic Syllable Gwe Letter
ጕ (Ethiopic Syllable Gwe) is a character from the Ethiopic block used to write Ge’ez/Ethiopic languages.
U+1315
ጕ is the Ethiopic syllable letter called “Ethiopic Syllable Gwe.” It’s encoded as U+1315 and can be copied directly for use in text, web pages, or design tools. Below you’ll find practical ways to enter and reuse the character reliably.
Ethiopic Syllable Gwe Letter Meaning
“ጕ” is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWE” with code point U+1315. In Ethiopic writing, syllable letters represent sounds used to form words; this specific character corresponds to the “gwe” syllable. Like other characters in the Ethiopic script, it is typically used as part of standard orthography rather than as a symbol with standalone pictorial meaning. When working with languages that use the Ethiopic script, correctness depends on using the exact Unicode character, especially across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing Ethiopic text that includes the “gwe” syllable
- •Copy/pasting into documents, emails, and social posts written in Ethiopic script
- •Programming or templating content that must output the exact character U+1315
- •Web design and UI labels where precise Unicode rendering is required
- •Design and typography workflows needing correct code points and font support
Examples
ጕ – Ethiopic Syllable Gwe (U+1315)
- ጕእጕ ጕ ምሳሌ
- ጕጕ ቋንቋ
- ጕይህ ጕ ነው
- ጕግዕዝ ጕ መጻፍ
- ጕጕ ጽሑፍ ለመጋራት
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1315 | |
| HTML Entity | ጕ | |
| HTML Code | ጕ | |
| CSS | \1315 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4885 | |
| Decimal | 4885 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Gwe Letter (ጕ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4885 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1315 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1315. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1315, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ጕ 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 Gwe letter mean?
“ጕ” is an Ethiopic syllable character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE GWE” with code point U+1315. In Ethiopic writing, syllable letters represent sounds used to form words; this specific character corresponds to the “gwe” syllable. Like other characters in the Ethiopic script, it is typically used as part of standard orthography rather than as a symbol with standalone pictorial meaning. When working with languages that use the Ethiopic script, correctness depends on using the exact Unicode character, especially across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ጕ?
The Unicode code point for ጕ is U+1315.
How can I type ጕ in HTML?
You can use the numeric HTML entity: ጕ.
What CSS or escape sequence can I use to represent ጕ?
Use the CSS escape \\1315 or the JavaScript escape \\u{1315} depending on your context.
Why does ጕ sometimes look different on different devices?
Glyph appearance depends on font support for the Ethiopic block. Using a font that supports U+1315 will improve consistency.