What is the Ge'ez script?
Q: What is the Ge'ez script?
A: The Ge'ez script is a writing system native to Eastern Africa used as an abugida for languages such as Amharic and Tigrinya.
Q: What are some languages that use the Ge'ez script?
A: Several languages of Eritrea and Ethiopia use the Ge'ez script, including Amharic and Tigrinya.
Q: What was the Ge'ez script originally used for?
A: The Ge'ez script was originally an abjad, used for writing consonants only.
Q: What is an abugida?
A: An abugida is a writing system where consonant-vowel combinations are represented as a unit.
Q: What is the name for the Ge'ez script in Amharic and Tigrinya?
A: In Amharic and Tigrinya, the Ge'ez script is often called fidäl meaning "script" or "alphabet".
Q: Does the Ge'ez script have any other names?
A: Yes, it is also known as Ethiopic.
Q: Where is the Ge'ez script native to?
A: The Ge'ez script is native to Eastern Africa.
