Understanding Geez: An Ancient South Semitic Language

Geez (also known as Giiz or Giz) is an ancient South Semitic language that was spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and has been used as a literary language for many centuries.

Geez is written using the Geez script, which is an abugida, meaning that each letter represents a consonant with a vowel sound added to it. The script is written from left to right, and there are 25 letters in the Geez alphabet.

Geez has had a significant impact on the cultures of Ethiopia and Eritrea, and it continues to be used in religious and cultural contexts today. It is also studied by scholars and linguists around the world for its unique features and historical significance.