ß
letter of the Latin alphabet; used in German
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Summary
ß is a ligature[1]. ß has Wikipedia articles in 63 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- ß's instance of is recorded as ligature[3].
- ß's instance of is recorded as Latin-script letter[4].
- ß is part of German alphabet[5].
- ß's Commons category is recorded as Sharp s[6].
- ß comprises ſ[7].
- ß comprises short s[8].
- ß's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Sharp s[9].
- ß's Commons gallery is recorded as Sharp s[10].
- ß's depicted by is recorded as ß[11].
- ß's depicted by is recorded as ẞ[12].
- ß's different from is recorded as B/b[13].
- ß's different from is recorded as beta[14].
Body
Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include ligature[3] and Latin-script letter[4].
Use and Application
Components include ſ[7], a Latin-script letter[15] and short s[8], a letterform[16]. ß is part of German alphabet[5].
Why It Matters
ß has Wikipedia articles in 63 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] ß is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]