Definition

1. Noun:
   • The 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet: "Kaph" is the name of the eleventh letter in the traditional order of the Hebrew alphabet. It represents a consonant sound.

Usage

• "Kaph" is used specifically to refer to this letter within the context of the Hebrew writing system, linguistics, or religious texts.
• It is a proper noun when naming the letter itself.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The letter kaph can be written with a dagesh to indicate a plosive sound.
  • In the Hebrew word "כּוֹס" (cup), the first character is a kaph with a dagesh.
  • Students of Hebrew must learn the pronunciation of kaph.

Advanced Usage

• Final Form (Kaph Sofit): When "kaph" appears at the end of a word, it is written with a different form: ך. This is called "kaph sofit" (final kaph).
  • The word "מֶלֶךְ" (king) ends with a kaph sofit.

Variants and Related Words

• Kaf: An alternative transliteration for the same Hebrew letter כ.
• Khaf: A transliteration used when referring to the letter's pronunciation without the dagesh (a fricative sound).

Different Meanings

• As a specific term for a Hebrew letter, "kaph" does not have other common meanings in English. Its usage is almost exclusively within the context of the Hebrew language.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for "kaph" as it is the unique name for a specific letter. In different transliteration systems, "kaf" can be considered a variant.

Idioms

• There are no common English idioms containing the word "kaph."

Phrasal Verbs

• "Kaph" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. the 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet