Ethiopic Syllable Ta Letter
ተ (Ethiopic syllable ta) is a character from the Ethiopic script used in Amharic and related languages.
U+1270
ተ is an Ethiopic syllable character used to form words in Ethiopic writing systems. It has the Unicode code point U+1270 and is supported across many modern platforms. Use the copy options below to insert it into documents, websites, and designs.
Ethiopic Syllable Ta Letter Meaning
ተ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE TA” (U+1270). In Ethiopic scripts, syllable characters represent a combination of a consonant and a vowel; “ta” commonly corresponds to the “ta” sound within words. Its exact linguistic role depends on the language and orthography (for example, Amharic and other Ethiopic-script languages). When you see ተ in text, it functions as a building block for syllables, not as punctuation or a standalone symbol. For most users, the practical meaning is simply the ability to correctly copy, display, and generate the Ethiopic “ta” syllable character.
Common uses
- •Copying Ethiopic “ta” syllables for Amharic and related text
- •Typography and graphic design where Ethiopic script must render accurately
- •Linguistic notes, transcription, or educational materials involving ta syllables
- •Web content and UI labels that include Ethiopic characters
- •Programming and data entry using the Unicode character U+1270
Examples
ተ Ethiopian Syllable Ta (U+1270)
- ተጌተ ተና ምሳሌ
- ተተወዳጅ ጽሑፍ
- ተቤተ መጽሐፍት
- ተተማሪ የትኛው?
- ተተግባር መጀመር
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1270 | |
| HTML Entity | ተ | |
| HTML Code | ተ | |
| CSS | \1270 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4720 | |
| Decimal | 4720 |
How to type Ethiopic Syllable Ta Letter (ተ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4720 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1270 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1270. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1270, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ተ 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 Ta letter mean?
ተ is the Unicode character named “ETHIOPIC SYLLABLE TA” (U+1270). In Ethiopic scripts, syllable characters represent a combination of a consonant and a vowel; “ta” commonly corresponds to the “ta” sound within words. Its exact linguistic role depends on the language and orthography (for example, Amharic and other Ethiopic-script languages). When you see ተ in text, it functions as a building block for syllables, not as punctuation or a standalone symbol. For most users, the practical meaning is simply the ability to correctly copy, display, and generate the Ethiopic “ta” syllable character.
What Unicode character is ተ?
ተ is the Ethiopic syllable ta, Unicode code point U+1270.
How can I copy ተ for web or software use?
You can copy the character directly (ተ) or use the provided escapes such as HTML entity ተ or CSS/Unicode escapes like \\1270.
Does ተ stand for a word by itself?
Typically it represents a syllable (“ta”) used within words; its exact meaning depends on the surrounding text and language.
Will ተ display correctly in browsers and documents?
If the text uses fonts that support Ethiopic script and the environment supports Unicode, ተ should render correctly.