Sinhala Vowel Sign Aela-pilla Letter
The Sinhala vowel sign aela-pilla (ා), Unicode U+0DCF, used with Sinhala letters.
U+0DCF
ා is the Sinhala vowel sign aela-pilla. It is a Unicode character (U+0DCF) commonly used as a dependent vowel mark in Sinhala writing. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and web content.
Sinhala Vowel Sign Aela-pilla Letter Meaning
Sinhala vowel signs are marks that modify the vowel sounds of Sinhala consonants and other letters. The character ා is named “SINHALA VOWEL SIGN AELA-PILLA” and has the Unicode code point U+0DCF. Because it functions as a vowel sign, it typically appears combined with a base Sinhala letter rather than standing alone like an independent letter. If you are typing or generating Sinhala text, ensure you insert ා at the correct position relative to the consonant it modifies. For web developers, it can be used directly as the Unicode character or via its HTML entity (ා) or CSS/JS escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing Sinhala text that requires the aela-pilla vowel sign
- •Designing Sinhala UI labels and forms where vowel signs must render correctly
- •Copy/pasting Sinhala words into documents, chats, or social posts
- •Generating Sinhala text in apps using Unicode-aware fonts and strings
- •Using the character in templates or search/indexing fields that expect Sinhala vowel signs
Examples
ා (Sinhala Vowel Sign Aela-Pilla)
- ාකරුණා
- ාසඳා
- ාබාල්දි
- ාමාළුව
- ාදුවා
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0DCF | |
| HTML Entity | ා | |
| HTML Code | ා | |
| CSS | \0DCF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3535 | |
| Decimal | 3535 |
How to type Sinhala Vowel Sign Aela-pilla Letter (ා)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3535 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0DCF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0DCF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0dcf, 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 Sinhala Vowel Sign Aela-pilla letter mean?
Sinhala vowel signs are marks that modify the vowel sounds of Sinhala consonants and other letters. The character ා is named “SINHALA VOWEL SIGN AELA-PILLA” and has the Unicode code point U+0DCF. Because it functions as a vowel sign, it typically appears combined with a base Sinhala letter rather than standing alone like an independent letter. If you are typing or generating Sinhala text, ensure you insert ා at the correct position relative to the consonant it modifies. For web developers, it can be used directly as the Unicode character or via its HTML entity (ා) or CSS/JS escapes.
What Unicode character is ා?
The character ා is “SINHALA VOWEL SIGN AELA-PILLA” with Unicode code point U+0DCF.
How can I copy ා easily?
You can copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity ා or Unicode escapes like \\u{0DCF}.
Does ා work by itself or with other letters?
It is a dependent vowel sign, so it is normally used alongside the Sinhala base letter it modifies.
Why does ා sometimes not look correct?
Rendering depends on having a Unicode-capable font that supports Sinhala and correct character order when inserting the vowel sign.