ss
Represents the sharp s (eszett) character used in German orthography, appearing as a ligature of two lowercase s letters.
Overview
Essential for correctly typesetting German text and loanwords containing the eszett character (ß). While modern German spelling reforms have reduced its usage in some contexts, it remains a crucial character for:
- Academic writing involving German language content
- Proper names and geographical locations
- Historical German texts and references
- Linguistic documentation and language studies
The symbol maintains special significance in formal typography and professional document preparation where accurate representation of German text is required.
Examples
Using the German sharp s (eszett) in a German word.
Stra\text{\ss}eShowing both regular s and sharp s in a comparative example.
\text{gross vs. gro\ss}Multiple sharp s characters in a compound German word.
\text{Ma\ss{}sta\ss}e