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🔡 What Is the Geʽez Alphabet?

The Geʽez alphabet is a type of script called an abugida. This means:

• Each character represents a consonant + vowel sound.
• The base shape is a consonant, and the vowel is shown by modifying the shape.

📚 Overview

• 33 base characters (consonants)
• Each has 7 variations depending on the vowel attached
• So there are 231 core symbols (33 × 7)

🧱 Structure

Each base consonant has 7 forms that represent these vowels:

This 7-vowel pattern repeats across all 33 consonants.

✍️ Sample Characters

Here are a few base consonants and their vowel forms:

🏛️ Historical Background

• Geʽez is one of the oldest written languages in Africa.
• The script evolved from the South Arabian (Sabaean) script.
• Originally only consonants were written; vowel forms were added later.
• Geʽez as a spoken language faded centuries ago but is still used in church liturgy, especially by:
  • Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
  • Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church

📜 Usage Today

Though Geʽez is not spoken day-to-day, the script is still very much alive:

• Used to write Amharic, Tigrinya, Tigre, and other languages in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
• Still taught in religious schools.
• Plays an important role in preserving Ethiopian Christian heritage.

🎓 Summary

How to Use the Tigrinya Keyboard

• Click on any key to type Tigrinya characters
• Use the space bar to add spaces between words
• Press Enter for a new line
• Use the backspace key to delete characters
• You can copy and paste the text you type

This Tigrinya keyboard supports all Tigrinya characters and is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. No installation required - just start typing!