U+0DD9 "ෙ" Sinhala Vowel Sign Kombuva Unicode Character

U+0DD9 "ෙ" Sinhala Vowel Sign Kombuva is a combining diacritical mark used in the Sinhala script to represent the short vowel sound /e/ that precedes the consonant character to which it is attached. Unlike the independent vowel form, this sign cannot stand alone and must be applied to a base consonant, where it is written to the left of the consonant symbol, a distinctive feature of Sinhala orthography that contrasts with many other Indic scripts. This character is essential for the proper spelling and pronunciation of numerous Sinhala words, playing a key role in distinguishing meaning and grammatical forms within the language.