דָּג
🐟 fish
Meet Dalet
DAH-let · numeric value 4
דPrint
דCursive
דTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
d as in door.
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Dalet is letter 4 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Dalet is the fourth letter. Its name is related to delet, the Hebrew word for a door, which makes a handy picture for remembering it.
Compare the sharp upper corner with the rounded corner of resh. This tiny detail changes which letter you read.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Dalet make?
d as in door. Compare the sharp upper corner with the rounded corner of resh. This tiny detail changes which letter you read.
What is the numeric value of Dalet?
Its ordinary gematria value is 4. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Dalet have a final form?
No. This letter keeps its regular form at the end of a word.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
דְּבוֹרָה
🐝 bee
דּוּבִּי
🧸 teddy bear
Follow the writing guide
Compare the sharp upper corner with the rounded corner of resh. This tiny detail changes which letter you read. This animation follows the print-letter tracing paths. Handwriting styles can differ.
Reference: Gesenius, Hebrew Grammar, section 5 (alphabet and numbering). Sound guides here describe modern Israeli Hebrew; family and community pronunciations vary.