"Yes, the eszett ß is still very much in use, but only in Germany and Austria

as a standard part of their orthography, representing a sharp "s" sound. It is not used in Switzerland, which replaces ß with "ss". The character remains standard for indicating a long preceding vowel or diphthong in words like "Fußball" or "weiß". Key Details on Modern Usage: Regional Differences: The ß is standard in German and Austrian orthography but was officially replaced by "ss" in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.1996 Reform: A 1996 spelling reform reduced its usage by changing rules on when it appears (e.g., using "ss" for short vowels).Capital Form: Since 2017, a capital version of the eszett ß has been officially part of the German alphabet, though its use is not yet universal.Replacement: If a keyboard lacks the letter, it is correctly replaced with "ss" (or "SZ" in all-caps, although "SS" is preferred).Usage Context: While less common in casual social media, it is still required in official documents, literature, and signage in Germany and Austria". 

sod this, come on fenton let's go to the beach.

Posted By: Tombs, Feb 1, 10:09:44