Hebrew Alphabet (Noun)
Meaning
A Semitic alphabet used since the 5th century BC for writing the Hebrew language (and later for writing Yiddish and Ladino).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Hebrew alphabet consists of 22 letters, all of which are consonants, and is written from right to left.
- The earliest known inscription in the Hebrew alphabet dates back to the 10th century BC.
- The modern Hebrew alphabet is used to write Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino languages.
- Hebrew alphabet has undergone several changes over the centuries, but its core has remained the same.
- In Israel, the Hebrew alphabet is used to teach reading and writing skills to young children.