Definition

The tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which is also used to represent the sound /j/ in some languages.

Example

In Hebrew, the letter yod is often used to indicate a consonant sound similar to 'y' in 'yes'.

Conversation

Did you know that the letter yod is considered the smallest letter in the Hebrew alphabet?

Really? I had no idea it was so tiny!

Yeah, it’s interesting how much significance it holds despite its size.

Definitely! It's amazing how letters can have such deep meanings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'yod' originates from Hebrew 'יוד' (yodh), meaning a hand or a mark. In the context of linguistics, it refers to the letter 'y' in the Hebrew alphabet, which is often associated with the sound 'y' as in 'yes'.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hebrew letter 'yodh' representing a 'hand' or a 'mark' — this helps you remember that 'yod' refers to this specific letter.

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