דָּלֶת
dáletfeminine
dalet is the name of the Semitic letter ד in Hebrew. If unsure, use דָּלֶת (dálet).
Meaning: Semitic letter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| דָּלֶת | dálet | feminine |
| ד | d | symbol |
Which one should you use?
The form דָּלֶת is the full name of the letter, whereas ד is the symbol itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name דָּלֶת is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is dálet.
Did you know?
- In some Jewish mystical traditions, the letter dalet is associated with the concept of humility because its shape can be seen as a person bowing.
- In Hebrew numerology, known as Gematria, the letter dalet represents the number 4. This system allows writers to hide numerical codes or meanings within words.
- The word dalet literally means 'door' in Hebrew. In the ancient Paleo-Hebrew alphabet, the symbol for this letter was actually a pictogram of a door.
Examples in context
- האות דָּלֶת מופיעה במילה דוד.ha'ot dalet mofia be'milat david.The letter dalet appears in the word david.
- איך כותבים את דָּלֶת בכתב יד?eich kotvim et dalet be'ktav yad?How do you write dalet in handwriting?
Example conversation
Two students are studying Hebrew grammar in a library.
- עידו Idoרוטם, את יודעת איך קוראים לאות הזאת?Rotem, at yoda'at eich korim la'ot hazot?Rotem, do you know what this letter is called?
- רוטם Rotemכן, זו האות דָּלֶת.Ken, zu ha'ot dalet.Yes, it is the letter dalet.
- עידו Idoמעולה, תודה רבה לך.Meula, toda raba lach.Great, thank you very much.
- רוטם Rotemבכיף, עידו.Be'kef, Ido.No problem, Ido.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dalet” translations and entries ד, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
