Hebrew Accent Geresh Letter
֜ (Hebrew Accent Geresh) is a Unicode Hebrew accent mark used with vowel and cantillation text.
U+059C
֜ is the Unicode character named HEBREW ACCENT GERESH (U+059C). It’s part of the Hebrew accent/cantillation block and is typically used to annotate Hebrew text. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code.
Hebrew Accent Geresh Letter Meaning
HEBREW ACCENT GERESH (֜, U+059C) is a Hebrew accent mark used in Hebrew texts that include cantillation and pronunciation guidance. As an accent, it is placed in relation to letters to indicate a particular reading or chanting pattern. Like many combining or diacritic-style marks, its visual placement depends on the surrounding text and font support, so it may look different across platforms. If your text is plain Hebrew without cantillation, you may not need this character; it’s most relevant for annotated scripture, scholarly transcriptions, or specialized typography requiring these marks.
Common uses
- •Adding cantillation/reading accents to Hebrew text in digital documents
- •Preparing scholarly or educational transcriptions that include Hebrew accent marks
- •Custom typography/layout for Hebrew books, e-books, or publishing workflows
- •Rendering Hebrew chant annotations in web or app content
- •Testing font and Unicode rendering support for Hebrew accent characters
Examples
֜ Hebrew Accent Geresh (U+059C)
- ֜יִשְׂרָאֵל ֜
- ֜בָּרוּךְ ֜
- ֜קָרֵא ֜
- ֜תּוֹרָה ֜
- ֜שִׁירִים ֜
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+059C | |
| HTML Entity | ֜ | |
| HTML Code | ֜ | |
| CSS | \059C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1436 | |
| Decimal | 1436 |
How to type Hebrew Accent Geresh Letter (֜)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1436 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 059C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 059C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 059c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ֜ 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 Hebrew Accent Geresh letter mean?
HEBREW ACCENT GERESH (֜, U+059C) is a Hebrew accent mark used in Hebrew texts that include cantillation and pronunciation guidance. As an accent, it is placed in relation to letters to indicate a particular reading or chanting pattern. Like many combining or diacritic-style marks, its visual placement depends on the surrounding text and font support, so it may look different across platforms. If your text is plain Hebrew without cantillation, you may not need this character; it’s most relevant for annotated scripture, scholarly transcriptions, or specialized typography requiring these marks.
What is the Unicode code point for ֜?
It is U+059C.
How do I copy ֜ from this page?
Select and copy the character shown as ֜ in the symbol field, or copy the provided escape forms such as ֜.
Can I use it in HTML and CSS?
Yes. For HTML you can use the entity ֜. In CSS or other contexts where Unicode escapes are supported, you can use \059C.
Why does it sometimes look mispositioned in my text editor?
Accent marks can depend on font support and how the character is combined/positioned with surrounding Hebrew text, so rendering may vary across platforms.