Old Nubian · Alphabet
Writing system course · 1 lessons · 30 entries
Meet the Old Nubian alphabet in one focused lesson.
The collection pairs written characters with supplied Latin readings and, where provided, Arabic reference notes. Use those references to connect an unfamiliar shape with a reading, while continuing to look at the Old Nubian form itself.
Read these examples freely without an account. In the app you can preview lessons, study a private copy and progress through the course one lesson at a time.
Examples from the lessons
Compare the original written form with the supplied reading or equivalent. Try covering the answer column before checking it.
| Written form | Reading | Meaning or equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| ⲁ | a | a |
| ⲃ | b | b |
| ⲅ | g | g |
| ⲇ | d | d |
How to practice
Work through a few characters at a time. First recognize a displayed character, then reverse the task and choose the character that matches a reading.
Course outline
Use the outline to choose what to preview. Starting the interactive course begins with the first lesson; later lessons become available as you continue.
- Old Nubian alphabet