Skip to lesson

Hebrew alphabet · Lesson 4 of 22

Dalet ד

Step 1 of 4

Meet Dalet

The fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Dalet makes a [d] sound, as in “dog,” and its name means “door.”

Dalet Hebrew Letter (ד): Sound, Words & Practice

What you’ll learn

  • Recognize Dalet: ד.
  • Hear its [d] sound, as in “dog.”
  • Read Dalet in real words like דַג (fish).

How Dalet sounds

Dalet (ד) is the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and represents a hard [d] sound, like the [d] in the English word "dog." In Hebrew, the word 'דלת' [dalet] means 'door,' and some believe that the letter’s shape resembles a door.

What Dalet symbolizes

In Jewish tradition, Dalet symbolizes the concept of four dimensions—length, width, height, and time—representing completeness and wholeness.

Step 2 of 4

Dalet in real words

See Dalet in two new Hebrew words, and review the Patah and Kamatz Gadol vowel marks from earlier letters.

Words to Practice:

דַג

dag

fish

The Hebrew word 'דַג' [dag], meaning 'fish,' consists of two familiar letters: Dalet (ד) and Gimel (ג). A patach (ַ) appears under the Dalet, producing the [a] sound.

אָבַד

avad

lost

The Hebrew word 'אָבַד' [avad], meaning 'lost' or 'perished,' consists of three letters: Aleph (א), Bet (ב), and Dalet (ד). A qamatz (ָ) under the Aleph produces the [a] sound, while a patach (ַ) under the Bet gives another [a] sound.

Conclusions

Today, you were introduced to Dalet (ד), the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and learned two new words. Keep up the great work! Your Hebrew learning journey is just beginning. To make the most of it, take your time reviewing the theoretical concepts in each lesson. Our exercise system will help reinforce your knowledge and track your progress.

Step 3 of 4

Put it into practice

Choose an answer, check it, then read the explanation.

Question 1 of 13 Choose one answer

Find the letter 'Dalet' among the given Hebrew letters.

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: ד

The Hebrew letter Dalet (ד) is the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It typically represents the [d] sound, as in the English word 'dog.'

Question 2 of 13 True or false

The letter Dalet (ד) sounds like the [d] in the English word 'dog' or 'door.'

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: True

Dalet typically represents the [d] sound, similar to the English [d] in 'dog.'

Question 3 of 13 Choose one answer

What sound does the Hebrew letter Dalet (דַ) make when combined with Patah?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: [da]

Patah represents the [a] sound. When combined with Dalet (דַ), it produces [da], like in 'dance.'

Question 4 of 13 Choose one answer

What is the Hebrew word for 'fish'?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: דַג

The Hebrew word for 'fish' is דַג, pronounced [dag].

Question 5 of 13 True or false

Does the letter Dalet (דַ) marked with Patah produce the [da] sound?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: True

Patah represents the [a] sound. When combined with Dalet (דַ), it produces [da].

Question 6 of 13 Match each pair

Match the Hebrew letter names with their correct spellings.

Source answer and explanation
  • Bet matches (ב)
  • Dalet matches (ד)
  • Gimel matches (ג)

Alef, Bet, Gimel, and Dalet are among the first letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Question 7 of 13 Choose one answer

How is the word (אָבַד) pronounced?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: [a-va-d]

The Hebrew word אָבַד (avad), meaning 'lost' or 'perished,' is formed from Aleph (א), Bet (ב), and Dalet (ד). Kamatz under Aleph and Patah under Bet produce the [a] sounds.

Question 8 of 13 Choose one answer

Which of the following Hebrew letters is marked with Hataf Patah?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: עֲ

Hataf Patah is usually applied to Aleph (אֲ), Chet (חֲ), Hey (הֲ), and Ayin (עֲ).

Question 9 of 13 Choose one answer

What is the phonetic value of Dalet (דַ) when marked with Patah?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: [da]

Patah represents the [a] sound. When combined with Dalet (דַ), it produces [da].

Question 10 of 13 Choose one answer

How is the letter Bet (בָּ) pronounced when marked with Kamatz Gadol?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: [ba]

Kamatz Gadol is a small 'T'-like symbol under a letter. When Bet (בָּ) is marked with Kamatz Gadol, it produces [ba].

Question 11 of 13 Choose one answer

Which of the following letters represents the [d] sound, as in the English word 'door'?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: ד

The letter Dalet (ד) sounds like [d], similar to 'dog' or 'door.'

Question 12 of 13 True or false

Does the letter Gimel (גַ) marked with Patah produce the [du] sound?

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: False

Patah under Gimel (גַ) produces [ga], not [du].

Question 13 of 13 Choose one answer

Identify the vowel used with the letter (דַ) and choose the correct vowel name.

Source answer and explanation

Source answer: Patah

The vowel under the letter דַ is Patah, which produces the [a] sound.

Step 4 of 4

Your practice results

Use your results to decide what to revisit.