Letters Group 2: Zayin to Lamed (ז–ל)

In this lesson, you will learn letters 7 through 12 of the Hebrew alphabet: Zayin, Chet, Tet, Yod, Kaf, and Lamed. This group includes two letters with special properties — Yod (the smallest letter) and Kaf (which has a final form and dual pronunciation).

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ז — Zayin

Property	Detail
Name	Zayin (זַיִן)
Sound	z as in "zoo"
Numerical Value	7
Block Form	ז

Zayin is a simple vertical stroke with a small top. It is easy to write and recognise.

זָהָב (zahav) — gold
זְמַן (zman) — time
זֵית (zayit) — olive

Memory aid: Zayin looks like a small sword or weapon — and indeed the word zayin means "weapon" in ancient Hebrew.

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ח — Chet

Property	Detail
Name	Chet (חֵית)
Sound	ch as in Scottish "loch" or German "Bach"
Numerical Value	8
Block Form	ח