Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol Letter
֕ (U+0595) is the Hebrew accent zaqef gadol used in cantillation marks for pronunciation.
U+0595
֕ is a Hebrew cantillation mark known as zaqef gadol. It appears in texts with biblical-style vowel and trope notation. Use it to add accurate accenting marks when working with Hebrew materials.
Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol Letter Meaning
Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol (֕) is one of the cantillation (trope) marks used in Hebrew to indicate how a text is chanted or accented. It functions as a diacritic placed with the surrounding Hebrew letter, affecting reading and musical phrasing rather than changing the underlying base letter. The symbol corresponds to the Unicode code point U+0595 and is represented in HTML as ֕. When you insert it into digital text, it helps preserve typographic and reading conventions in studies, transcription, subtitles, or typesetting workflows that include trope notation.
Common uses
- •Adding cantillation marks to Hebrew transcripts or transcription projects
- •Preparing captions or educational materials that demonstrate Hebrew chanting accents
- •Typesetting religious texts or excerpts that use trope notation
- •Annotating Hebrew passages in learning apps or flashcards
- •Ensuring consistent character encoding for Hebrew diacritics in documents
Examples
֕ Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol
- ֕וַיֹּאמֶר֕ הַמֶּלֶךְ
- ֕בְּיוֹם֕ הַהוּא יִזְכֹּר
- ֕וַיִּקְרָא֕ לָהֶם
- ֕כִּי֕ אֱמֶת הוּא
- ֕וַיְהִי֕ כֵּן בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0595 | |
| HTML Entity | ֕ | |
| HTML Code | ֕ | |
| CSS | \0595 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1429 | |
| Decimal | 1429 |
How to type Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol Letter (֕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1429 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0595 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0595. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0595, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ֕ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol letter mean?
Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol (֕) is one of the cantillation (trope) marks used in Hebrew to indicate how a text is chanted or accented. It functions as a diacritic placed with the surrounding Hebrew letter, affecting reading and musical phrasing rather than changing the underlying base letter. The symbol corresponds to the Unicode code point U+0595 and is represented in HTML as ֕. When you insert it into digital text, it helps preserve typographic and reading conventions in studies, transcription, subtitles, or typesetting workflows that include trope notation.
What Unicode character is ֕?
֕ is the Hebrew Accent Zaqef Gadol with Unicode code point U+0595.
How do I copy ֕ for use in documents?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML entity (֕) or the Unicode escapes if your tool supports them.
Does ֕ replace any Hebrew letter?
No. It is a diacritic/cantillation mark that is used alongside Hebrew letters to indicate accenting for chanting or reading.
Which escape formats are available for developers?
HTML: ֕ , CSS escape: \\0595 , JavaScript escape: \\u{0595}.