What is dependent vowel in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: dependent vowel

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: A symbol or sign that represents a vowel and that is attached or combined with another symbol, usually one that represents a consonant. For example, in writing systems based on Arabic, Hebrew, and Indic scripts, vowels are normally represented as dependent vowel signs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A dependent vowel is a type of character used in SAP software to represent a vowel sound that is dependent on the preceding consonant. It is used in languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The dependent vowel is represented by a special character that is placed after the consonant. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP software, dependent vowels are used to represent the vowel sound that follows a consonant. This allows for more accurate representation of words in languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. To use dependent vowels in SAP software, the user must enter the special character after the consonant. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering dependent vowels in SAP software, it is important to remember that the special character must be placed after the consonant. Additionally, it is important to remember that not all languages use dependent vowels; some languages may use other characters or symbols to represent vowel sounds. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The component BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) is responsible for providing support for internationalization in SAP software. This includes support for languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, which use dependent vowels. Additionally, this component provides support for other internationalization features such as language-specific sorting and formatting rules.