Latin Small Letter E With Ogonek Letter
ę is the “e” letter with an ogonek, used in Latin-based languages and accurate text encoding.
U+0119
The character “ę” is Unicode U+0119, named Latin Small Letter E with Ogonek. It’s commonly used when writing specific Latin-based spellings. This page helps you copy it and use the right escapes in code and design tools.
Latin Small Letter E With Ogonek Letter Meaning
“ę” is a lowercase Latin letter that adds an ogonek (a small tail under the base) to the letter e. In practice, it represents a distinct sound or spelling convention in languages that use the Latin extended alphabet. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, using “ę” (not a plain “e”) matters for correct spelling, search matching, and display. If you’re working with text processing or localization, treating it as its own code point (U+0119) helps avoid encoding mismatches and character substitution.
Common uses
- •Accurate spelling in languages that use the E-with-ogonek character
- •Proper names and place names in multilingual documents
- •Typography and proofreading for language-specific text
- •Developers’ data entry for Unicode-safe identifiers and content
- •Form fields and UI text where exact character matching is required
Examples
ę – Latin Small Letter E with Ogonek
- ęMogę to napisać później.
- ęChcę więcej informacji.
- ęDzień dobry, węzeł ę jest ważny.
- ęWolę tę opcję.
- ęSprawdź, czy łęk działa.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0119 | |
| HTML Entity | ę | |
| HTML Code | ę | |
| CSS | \0119 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 281 | |
| Decimal | 281 |
How to type Latin Small Letter E With Ogonek Letter (ę)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 281 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0119 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0119. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0119, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ę 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 Latin Small Letter E With Ogonek letter mean?
“ę” is a lowercase Latin letter that adds an ogonek (a small tail under the base) to the letter e. In practice, it represents a distinct sound or spelling convention in languages that use the Latin extended alphabet. Because it’s a specific Unicode character, using “ę” (not a plain “e”) matters for correct spelling, search matching, and display. If you’re working with text processing or localization, treating it as its own code point (U+0119) helps avoid encoding mismatches and character substitution.
What is the Unicode code point for ę?
The Unicode code point for “ę” is U+0119 (LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH OGONEK).
How do I type or copy ę?
You can copy the character directly from this page. If you’re coding, use the provided escapes (HTML: ę, CSS: \0119, JavaScript: \u{0119}).
Is ę the same as the normal letter e?
No. “ę” is a distinct Unicode character from plain “e”. Using the wrong character can cause spelling and matching issues.
Which escapes can I use in code?
HTML entity: ę. CSS escape: \0119. JavaScript escape: \u{0119}.