Latin Small Letter G With Breve Letter
ğ (U+011F) is the Latin small letter g with breve, used in languages that require this specific character.
U+011F
The symbol ğ is known as Latin small letter g with breve (U+011F). It’s commonly needed when writing words that use the breve-marked g. You can copy it directly or insert it using Unicode escapes in code.
Latin Small Letter G With Breve Letter Meaning
ğ is a Latin letter that specifically combines the letter “g” with a breve diacritic. As a Unicode character, it has a distinct identity from a plain “g”, so fonts and text processing treat it differently. In languages that use this character, it represents a particular pronunciation or orthographic pattern tied to the breve. For writers and designers, the main “meaning” is practical: using the correct character ensures proper spelling, readability, and consistent rendering. For developers, the key point is that it’s U+011F (HTML: ğ), so using the exact codepoint avoids substitution with similar-looking letters.
Common uses
- •Writing names and words from languages that use ğ as a distinct letter
- •Correct spelling in digital documents, forms, and labels
- •UI text and localization where Turkish and related orthographies require ğ
- •Copying proper characters in social media captions and quotes
- •Programming text content using Unicode-safe character insertion
Examples
ğ — Latin small letter g with breve
- ğsığ
- ğdağ
- ğağız
- ğoğul
- ğsoğuk
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+011F | |
| HTML Entity | ğ | |
| HTML Code | ğ | |
| CSS | \011F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 287 | |
| Decimal | 287 |
How to type Latin Small Letter G With Breve Letter (ğ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 287 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 011F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 011F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 011f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ğ 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 G With Breve letter mean?
ğ is a Latin letter that specifically combines the letter “g” with a breve diacritic. As a Unicode character, it has a distinct identity from a plain “g”, so fonts and text processing treat it differently. In languages that use this character, it represents a particular pronunciation or orthographic pattern tied to the breve. For writers and designers, the main “meaning” is practical: using the correct character ensures proper spelling, readability, and consistent rendering. For developers, the key point is that it’s U+011F (HTML: ğ), so using the exact codepoint avoids substitution with similar-looking letters.
What is the Unicode code point for ğ?
The code point for ğ is U+011F.
How can I copy ğ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ğ.
How do I type ğ in code with Unicode escapes?
You can use \\u{011F} in JavaScript-style escape syntax, or \\011F in other escape formats that support octal-style escapes.
Is ğ the same as a normal “g”?
No. ğ is a distinct character (g with breve), so it should not be substituted with plain “g” if you need the correct spelling or pronunciation.