Uppercase Fraktur
Below are examples of all the Fraktur letters. This is useful when trying to decipher hard to read letters or letters that are similar to each other.
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A
The upward loop of the uppercase Fraktur A does not close the letter, but instead curves to the left.
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B
The uppercase Fraktur B is easy to recognize, although it might be confused with the uppercase Fraktur V. Unlike the uppercase Fraktur V, the forward loops of this letter always connect to its main stem.
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C
The uppercase Fraktur C is similar to the uppercase Latin C, with the addition of an s-shaped hook coming down off the end of the upper curve. The only difference between this letter and an uppercase Fraktur E is the lack of a curve coming horizontally out of the s-shaped hook.
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D
There are usually no problems recognizing the uppercase Fraktur D since it often resembles the uppercase Latin D. This letter is differentiated from the uppercase Fraktur O by its notable break into two lines, unlike the uppercase Fraktur O which is formed by a single line.
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E
The uppercase Fraktur E is similar to the uppercase fraktur C, but has the addition of a curve coming horizontally out of the s-shaped hook.
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F
The uppercase Fraktur F looks fundamentally similar to the uppercase Latin F. The main stem has a small curve protruding horizontally and ends in a backward loop. The main stem is then topped by a horizontal hook.
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G
The uppercase Fraktur G somewhat resembles an uppercase Fraktur C, however with a diminished s-shaped hook and the dominant stroke curves all the way around to add elements to the front of the letter.
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H
The uppercase Fraktur H is made out of two different strokes. Out of the main vertical stem emerges a downward loop that almost meets the main stem before curving to the right.
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I
The uppercase Fraktur I looks exactly like the uppercase Fraktur J, except that this letter's main stem is shorter than the uppercase Fraktur J's.
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J
The only difference between the uppercase Fraktur J and the uppercase Fraktur I is that this letter's main stem is longer and goes below the baseline.
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K
The uppercase Fraktur K looks very similar to the uppercase Latin R, except for an additional curve looping over the top.
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L
The uppercase Fraktur L is similar to the uppercase Latin L but with the addition of a large forward loop from the main stem.
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M
The uppercase Fraktur M consists of three main stems that are unified at the top. In some versions of this letter, the first two vertical stems curve downward to the left.
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N
The uppercase Fraktur N consists of two vertical stems that are unified at the top. This letter may be confused with the uppercase Fraktur R, however this letter does not have a horizontal line between the two vertical stems like the uppercase Fraktur R does.
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O
The uppercase Fraktur O is almost identical to the uppercase Latin O, except that it may not completely close its loop at the top or on the left. It looks very similar to the uppercase Fraktur D, but unlike the uppercase Fraktur D this letter is one continuous line.
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P
The uppercase Fraktur P consists of a main vertical stem that protrudes below the baseline. The upper portion of the stem splits and curves downward, forming a backward loop on the left and two forward loops on the right. This letter looks very similar to the uppercase Fraktur V, although the uppercase Fraktur V has no stem that extends below the baseline.
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Q
The uppercase Fraktur Q looks exactly like an uppercase Fraktur O with a curve off the lower right. It is uncommon in German and is always followed by an u.
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R
The uppercase Fraktur R has a closed upper loop in contrast with the uppercase Fraktur N and no curve looping over the top, unlike the uppercase Fraktur K.
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S
The uppercase Fraktur S looks almost like an uppercase Latin G. Starting at the top, this letter curves backward down to the baseline then up back to a horizontal stroke along the midline.
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T
The uppercase Fraktur T resembles the uppercase Latin I. It is comprised of two horizontal strokes on the top and the bottom that are unified by a vertical stroke.
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U
The uppercase Fraktur U is made up of two vertical lines connected at the bottom by a diagonal line. This letter may be confused with the uppercase Fraktur A, but unlike the uppercase Fraktur A this letter does not have the long backward curve on the left.
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V
The uppercase Fraktur V consists of a main vertical stem that splits at the top, forming a small backward loop on the left and two forward loops on the right. Unlike the uppercase Fraktur B, this letter's forward loops do not curve back to the main stem, and unlike the uppercase Fraktur P, this letter's main stem does not extend below the baseline.
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W
The uppercase Fraktur W is made up of three curving vertical stems connected at the top and the bottom.
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X
The uppercase Fraktur X is formed by two diagonal lines that cross each other, with a cross-stroke in the middle.
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Y
The uppercase Fraktur Y might be formed similar to an uppercase Fraktur N, with its second stem dropping down below the rest of the letter and curving to the left. This letter also has a form like an uppercase Fraktur U with an additional downward loop to the left.
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Z
The uppercase Fraktur Z is formed by two forward loops, one on top of the other. The bottom loop might be longer and more curved than the top loop.
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Ä
As is the case with all umlauted vowels, the uppercase Fraktur Ä strongly resembles its non-umlauted counterpart. The occurrence of this letter and the other uppercase umlauted vowels is not very common. Ä is interchangeable with either AE or Ae.
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Ö
The uppercase Fraktur Ö is uncommon and is interchangeable with OE or Oe.
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Ü
The uppercase Fraktur Ü seldom occurs in texts and is usually represented as UE or Ue.
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