קוֹף
🐒 monkey
Meet Qof
kohf · numeric value 100
קPrint
קCursive
קTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
k as in kite.
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Qof is letter 19 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Qof represents one hundred. It sounds like kaf with a dot in modern Israeli Hebrew, but it is a separate letter with its own spelling history.
Its long left part drops below the line and does not touch the top. Compare this shape with he.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Qof make?
k as in kite. Its long left part drops below the line and does not touch the top. Compare this shape with he.
What is the numeric value of Qof?
Its ordinary gematria value is 100. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Qof 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
קִיפּוֹד
🦔 hedgehog
קֶשֶׁת
🌈 rainbow
Follow the writing guide
Its long left part drops below the line and does not touch the top. Compare this shape with he. 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.