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.🔤 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.
📘 Why Learn the Fidel?
Understand the original Scriptures of Ethiopia
Read ancient texts and manuscripts
Preserve and pass on a sacred tradition
🎓 Start Learning:
Lesson 1: Fidel with ‘ሀ’
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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 |
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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.
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