Definition

Noun: - The seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet: "Zayin" is the name of the seventh letter in the Hebrew script. It is pronounced as /ˈzɑːjɪn/ or /zaˈjin/ and has a sound similar to the English "z".

Usage

• "Zayin" is used specifically to refer to the letter itself within the context of the Hebrew alphabet, its pronunciation, or its position.
• It is a proper noun when naming the letter.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The word "zayin" itself begins with the sound of the letter it names.
  • In Hebrew, the letter zayin comes after "vav" and before "chet".
  • He practiced writing the character for zayin on his worksheet.

Advanced Usage

• Numerical Value: In the Hebrew system of gematria, where letters have numerical values, zayin has the value of seven.
  • The numerical value of zayin is seven, reflecting its position in the alphabet.

Variants and Related Words

• Zayn: An alternate, less common transliteration of the same Hebrew letter.
• ז: The actual Hebrew character for zayin.

Synonyms

• Seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet: This is the descriptive synonym for "zayin". There is no other single-word synonym.

Notes

• There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with "zayin" as it is a very specific linguistic term.

Noun

1. the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet