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INTRODUCING THE LETTER CHET
- CHET is the eighth letter of the Hebrew Alphabet.
- The numerical value of CHET is 8
- In modern Hebrew, the frequency usage of the letter CHET is 2.36%.
- The sound of the Hebrew letter CHET is like the CH in ‘LOCH NESS or in BACH.
- In modern Hebrew, the pronunciation of the letter CHET is as mentioned in item 4, but the common transliterations found include “ch,” “kh,” or a simple “h”.
- Israelis – in chats, the use of the letter CHET in succession expresses “funny” as in hahaha is expressed as חחח (cha/cha/cha).
Names that Begin with the Letter CHET for Boys and Girls
In generations past, most Hebrew speakers in Israel and Jews ins the diaspora chose Biblical names for their children. Generally, names given to boys and girls were Biblical in origin and gender-specific. Nowadays, past name-choice practices are still prevalent, but many parents do not limit themselves to Biblical nor gender-specific naming.
In modern Hebrew in modern Israel, among the unisex names beginning with the letter CHET, previously assigned to a specific gender, you will find CHEN (grace, charm) and CHO-SHEN (the breastplate worn by the High Priest in the days of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem).
Words of Values that Begin with the Letter CHET
MazorBooks children’s books promote Good Values. In that spirit, below is a list of Good Value words that begin with the letter CHET
CHOCH-MA – wisdom is a very elevated value in Judaism.
CHA-CHAM – means wise
A Place in Israel that Begins with the Letter CHET
As Hebrew is the official language of the State of Israel, it stands to reason to include a place in this incredible country that begins with the letter CHET
The choice this time is CHAIFA ((Haifa), Israel’s third-largest city, located in northern Israel on the Mediterranean.
Coloring and Activity Pages – A Gift for You!
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