Definition

The first letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is used in writing and has a numerical value of one.

Example

In Hebrew, the letter aleph is silent and often represents a glottal stop.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the letter aleph in Hebrew?

No, I haven't. What does it look like?

It's quite unique and looks a bit like an upside-down 'V'.

That sounds interesting! I should look it up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aleph originates from Hebrew 'א' (Aleph), which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The letter itself is derived from the Phoenician letter 'aleph', which means 'ox' or 'leader'.

Memory Tip

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

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