צָב
🐢 turtle
Meet Tsadi
TSAH-dee · numeric value 90
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צTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
ts as in cats.
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Tsadi is letter 18 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Tsadi has the numeric value ninety. The two English letters ts represent one Hebrew consonant here. Its final form is used at the end of a word.
Say cats, then keep only the last ts sound. In the Hebrew word tsav, meaning turtle, that sound comes first.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Tsadi make?
ts as in cats. Say cats, then keep only the last ts sound. In the Hebrew word tsav, meaning turtle, that sound comes first.
What is the numeric value of Tsadi?
Its ordinary gematria value is 90. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Tsadi have a final form?
Yes. Use ץ at the end of a word. The ordinary value stays 90.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
צְפַרְדֵּעַ
🐸 frog
צִיפּוֹר
🐦 bird
Follow the writing guide
Say cats, then keep only the last ts sound. In the Hebrew word tsav, meaning turtle, that sound comes first. 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.