noun
- Plural of alef; the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
Usage: Also spelled 'aleph' or 'alif' in other transliteration systems.; Used in Hebrew language, mathematics, and religious contexts.
Examples
- The Hebrew alphabet begins with alefs.
- In mathematics, alefs represent infinite cardinal numbers.
- Students learning Hebrew must master the pronunciation of alefs.
- The Torah scroll displays alefs in the opening word.
- Alefs appear frequently in ancient Hebrew texts.