Ge’ez -Alphabet Lessens

 Discover the sacred building blocks of the Ge’ez language — the Fidel.

Ge’ez, one of the world’s oldest written languages, uses a unique syllabic script. Each letter is a combination of a consonant and a vowel. These letters are not just symbols, but keys to understanding the Bible, hymns, and Ethiopian history.

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🔤 Introduction to the Ge’ez Fidel

• The Ge’ez script has 26 base characters.

• Each base has 7 forms (orders) depending on the vowel sound.

• These characters are called Fidels.

Example:

• ሀ ሁ ሂ ሃ ሄ ህ ሆ

Each row shares the same consonant root, and changes with each vowel.

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📘 Why Learn the Fidel?

• Understand the original Scriptures of Ethiopia

• Read ancient texts and manuscripts

• Preserve and pass on a sacred tradition

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🎓 Start Learning:

• Lesson 1: Fidel with ‘ሀ’

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• Study Tools

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The Ge’ez Alphabet (Fidel)

Learn the ancient script of the angels — the Ge’ez Fidel — used in Ethiopian Orthodox Scripture, prayer, and culture for centuries.

Each Ge’ez letter has:

• ✍️ A base consonant

• 🔠 Seven vowel forms (Fidelat)

• 📚 Historical and biblical significance

🔤 Sample Fidel Table

Base Letter	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th
ሀ (ha)	ሀ	ሁ	ሂ	ሃ	ሄ	ህ	ሆ
ለ (le)	ለ	ሉ	ሊ	ላ	ሌ	ል	ሎ
መ (me)	መ	ሙ	ሚ	ማ	ሜ	ም	ሞ

🔗 For a complete Fidel chart and printable PDF:

👉 Download the Full Ge’ez Alphabet Chart (link coming soon)

🎓 How to Use this Page:

1. Watch our YouTube Lessons on Ge’ez Fidel

2. Follow along with pronunciation and writing exercises

3. Practice daily with your Smart Notebook:
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📜 The Origin of the Ge’ez Alphabet

The Ge’ez script, also called Fidel, is one of the oldest alphabets in the world. It is unique to Ethiopia and Eritrea and was originally developed to write the sacred Ge’ez language, which is still used in Ethiopian Orthodox Church liturgy.

• ✝️ It has 26 base consonants, each with 7 vowel variations.

• 🗓️ Scholars trace its origin as far back as the 5th century BCE.

• 📖 Today, it is used to write Ge’ez, Amharic, and Tigrigna.

🧭 Why Learn the Ge’ez Alphabet?

Learning Fidel opens the door to:

• Understanding the original language of Ethiopian Scripture

• Engaging with ancient manuscripts and hymns

• Preserving the spiritual heritage of Ethiopia

• Reading and writing in other languages that use the script (like Amharic)

🧠 Study Tip:

Start with just five letters a day, practicing their 7 forms. Use the Smart Notebook to trace, write, and memorize.

📘 Use this page as your daily companion in learning the language of saints and scribes.

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