zayin

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zayin

A child points to the letter zayin on a colorful alphabet chart.

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.
zayin

A child points to the letter zayin on a colorful alphabet chart.

Noun
  1. the 7th letter of the Hebrew alphabet