Definition

A letter in the Hebrew alphabet, often representing a glottal stop or a vowel sound, and used in various contexts in Hebrew language and culture.

Example

In Hebrew, the letter alef is often used to represent the number one.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term alef?

Yeah, I think it's an alternative form of aleph from Hebrew, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how different cultures have similar symbols.

Totally! I love learning about the connections between languages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'alef' originates from Hebrew 'א', which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', meaning 'ox' or 'leader'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'alef' as the 'first' letter in the Hebrew alphabet, symbolizing a leader or the beginning.

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