Ethiopic Syllable Se Letter
ስ is the Ethiopic syllable SE character from Unicode U+1235.
U+1235
“ስ” is an Ethiopic syllable character identified by Unicode as U+1235. It’s commonly typed and copied for Ethiopic-script text, such as in Amharic and related languages. You can use the escapes below for reliable rendering in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ethiopic Syllable Se Letter Meaning
ስ (Ethiopic Syllable SE) is a Unicode Ethiopic character with codepoint U+1235. In Ethiopic writing systems, characters like this represent syllabic units, and their exact pronunciation and role depend on the specific language and orthography using the Ethiopic script. In everyday digital use, it’s mainly about accurate text reproduction—so the most practical “meaning” is that it is the specific syllable letter encoded at U+1235. When copy/pasting or generating text programmatically, using the correct character and escapes helps avoid missing-glyph or substitution issues.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic text into documents, chat, or social media
- •Labeling or annotating content in Ethiopic script for apps and websites
- •Using the character in UI strings that require Ethiopic syllables
- •Web publishing and design using correct Unicode encoding
- •Programming or data entry where Unicode character accuracy matters
Examples
ስ Ethiopic Syllable SE (U+1235)
- ስስላም ሁሉ
- ስስለ ታሪክ
- ስስም እና አድራሻ
- ስየቀን ስኬት
- ስስራ ላይ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1235 | |
| HTML Entity | ስ | |
| HTML Code | ስ | |
| CSS | \1235 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4661 | |
| Decimal | 4661 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Se Letter (ስ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4661 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1235 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1235. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1235, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ስ 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 Se letter mean?
ስ (Ethiopic Syllable SE) is a Unicode Ethiopic character with codepoint U+1235. In Ethiopic writing systems, characters like this represent syllabic units, and their exact pronunciation and role depend on the specific language and orthography using the Ethiopic script. In everyday digital use, it’s mainly about accurate text reproduction—so the most practical “meaning” is that it is the specific syllable letter encoded at U+1235. When copy/pasting or generating text programmatically, using the correct character and escapes helps avoid missing-glyph or substitution issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ስ?
The character ስ is U+1235 (Unicode name: ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE SE).
How can I copy ስ for use on the web?
You can copy the character directly, or use the provided escapes: HTML entity ስ or CSS escape \1235.
What JavaScript escape can I use for this character?
Use JavaScript Unicode escape: \u{1235}.
Why does ስ not display correctly on my system?
It likely means you need a font that supports the Ethiopic Unicode block. Ensure your chosen font includes glyphs for U+1235.