Ä
The letter "Ä" is a character used in several languages, including German, Swedish, and Finnish. It is formed by adding two dots, called an umlaut, above the letter "A." In these languages, "Ä" represents a distinct vowel sound, often pronounced like the "a" in "cat."
In German, "Ä" can appear in various words, such as "Mädchen" (girl) and "Äpfel" (apples). In Swedish, it is used in words like "färger" (colors) and "skär" (sharp). The presence of "Ä" can change the meaning of words, making it an important part of the alphabet in these languages.