Hebrew Letter Tet Letter
“ט” (Hebrew Letter Tet) is a Hebrew alphabet character used for the /t/ sound and in certain traditional numeric contexts.
U+05D8
“ט” is the Hebrew Letter Tet (U+05D8). It’s commonly used in modern Hebrew writing and also appears in traditional symbol contexts. Use the copy variations below to paste it into websites and code.
Hebrew Letter Tet Letter Meaning
Hebrew Letter Tet is the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is associated with the /t/ sound (typically like “t”). In everyday modern Hebrew, it appears in many common words and names. In traditional Hebrew numerals (gematria), letters can represent numbers, and Tet is commonly used to denote 9. When you’re copying this character, it’s important to use the exact Unicode value (U+05D8) so it renders correctly across fonts and platforms. Designers and developers often rely on the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for accurate placement.
Common uses
- •Writing Hebrew words that start with or contain the /t/ sound
- •Form labels, UI text, or placeholders in Hebrew-language interfaces
- •Typography and layout tests for right-to-left Hebrew text rendering
- •Educational materials or quizzes involving Hebrew letters and pronunciation
- •Using gematria or letter-based notation in cultural or historical content
Examples
ט | Hebrew Letter Tet (U+05D8)
- טטוב (tov)
- טטקסט (text)
- טישראל טוב (Israel, good)
- טשלום ט (greeting with a named letter)
- טטעם (taam)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05D8 | |
| HTML Entity | ט | |
| HTML Code | ט | |
| CSS | \05D8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1496 | |
| Decimal | 1496 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Tet Letter (ט)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1496 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05D8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05D8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05d8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ט 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 Letter Tet letter mean?
Hebrew Letter Tet is the 9th letter of the Hebrew alphabet and is associated with the /t/ sound (typically like “t”). In everyday modern Hebrew, it appears in many common words and names. In traditional Hebrew numerals (gematria), letters can represent numbers, and Tet is commonly used to denote 9. When you’re copying this character, it’s important to use the exact Unicode value (U+05D8) so it renders correctly across fonts and platforms. Designers and developers often rely on the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for accurate placement.
What Unicode character is “ט”?
“ט” is HEBREW LETTER TET with Unicode code point U+05D8.
How do I paste “ט” into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ט
What CSS escape can I use for this symbol?
Use: \\05D8
Is this letter only used for Hebrew text?
It’s primarily used in Hebrew writing, but it can also show up in traditional letter-to-number contexts and in educational or typographic examples.