Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
waw
Noun
/vɔː/ or /wɔː/
Definition
The sixteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, representing a consonant sound.
Examples
- In many Hebrew texts, the letter ‘waw’ serves as a connector between words.
- When transliterated, ‘waw’ can be represented as ‘vav’.
Meaning
In Hebrew, ‘waw’ is often used to denote a ‘v’ sound or the conjunction ‘and’. It has both phonetic and grammatical roles in the language.
Synonyms
- conjunction
- letter
