Definition

1. Noun:
   • The ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet: "Teth" is the name of the ninth letter in the Hebrew script. It is written as ט in its printed form.

Usage

• "Teth" is used specifically when referring to the Hebrew alphabet, its letters, or linguistic studies. It is a proper noun in this context.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The letter teth has a numerical value of nine in Hebrew gematria.
  • In the word "tov" (good), the first letter is teth.

Advanced Usage

• In Kabbalah and Mysticism: "Teth" is sometimes associated with specific symbolic meanings, such as the concept of "good" or "serpent," within Jewish mystical traditions.
  • The symbolism of teth is explored in the study of the Kabbalah.

Variants and Related Words

• Tet: An alternative, common transliteration for the same Hebrew letter ט.
  • The Hebrew letter tet is pronounced with a "t" sound.

Synonyms

• Ninth letter: A descriptive synonym when specifying its position in the Hebrew alphabet.

Noun

1. the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet