Ethiopic Syllable Pwi Letter
ᎍ (U+138D) is the Ethiopic syllable Pwi character used in Ethiopic writing systems.
U+138D
ᎍ is an Ethiopic syllable character used in the Unicode Ethiopic block. If you need to display it reliably, the page below includes copy options and escape codes for developers.
Ethiopic Syllable Pwi Letter Meaning
ᎍ (Unicode: U+138D, name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PWI) is a single character from the Ethiopic syllabary used to write words in Ethiopic-script languages. In everyday use, it functions like other syllable characters: it represents a particular syllable (“pwi”) within a word. Its meaning is primarily linguistic (the value of the syllable in the language), not something like punctuation or a mathematical operator. If your text doesn’t show correctly, it’s usually a font/renderer support issue rather than a problem with the character itself.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Ethiopic text that includes the Pwi syllable
- •Web content and UI strings requiring the exact Unicode character U+138D
- •Document typesetting where Ethiopic syllables must match the source text
- •Linguistic data entry or transcription that preserves syllable-level accuracy
- •Programming inputs (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) to ensure consistent character encoding
Examples
ᎍ Ethiopic Syllable Pwi
- ᎍᎍ ቤት
- ᎍእውቀት ᎍ
- ᎍምሳሌ: ᎍ ቃል
- ᎍጽሑፍ ᎍ ማስገባት
- ᎍᎍ በስም ውስጥ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+138D | |
| HTML Entity | ᎍ | |
| HTML Code | ᎍ | |
| CSS | \138D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 5005 | |
| Decimal | 5005 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Pwi Letter (ᎍ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 5005 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 138D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 138D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 138d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ᎍ 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 Pwi letter mean?
ᎍ (Unicode: U+138D, name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PWI) is a single character from the Ethiopic syllabary used to write words in Ethiopic-script languages. In everyday use, it functions like other syllable characters: it represents a particular syllable (“pwi”) within a word. Its meaning is primarily linguistic (the value of the syllable in the language), not something like punctuation or a mathematical operator. If your text doesn’t show correctly, it’s usually a font/renderer support issue rather than a problem with the character itself.
What is ᎍ called?
ᎍ is named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE PWI” in Unicode (code point U+138D).
How do I copy ᎍ reliably across websites and apps?
Copy the character directly from this page (ᎍ). For extra reliability in code, also use its HTML entity ᎍ or Unicode escape 138D (shown here as \u{138D}).
What is the Unicode code point for ᎍ?
The Unicode code point for ᎍ is U+138D.
Does ᎍ have a special meaning by itself?
It does not work like an emoji or punctuation mark. Its meaning is tied to being the “Pwi” syllable character within Ethiopic words.