Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

qaf

Letter (Arabic alphabet)
/kæf/
Definition
The 21st letter of the Arabic alphabet, represented by a pharyngeal voiced sound.
Examples
  • The letter ‘qaf’ is often used in Arabic words like ‘qamar’ (meaning moon).
  • In the Arabic language, ‘qaf’ signifies a unique sound that distinguishes words.
Meaning
In Arabic, ‘qaf’ corresponds to a sound that is similar to the ‘k’ sound but produced further back in the throat.
Synonyms
  • None (as ‘qaf’ is specific to Arabic phonetics)