Hebrew letter final pe (ף)
ף is a final form of פ (pe), pronounced f, the form of pe at the end of a word. It takes 2 strokes. Hebrew is written from right to left, so strokes usually begin at the top right, and horizontal bars are drawn from right to left. The forms on this page are simplified block letters with a common stroke order; handwriting teachers vary, so follow your own teacher where they differ.
Five letters change shape when they come at the end of a word: פ becomes ף. The final form is written in the same style but extends below the line (except ם).
Stroke by stroke
- Start near the top at the right side. Curve down and to the left, ending around the middle at the middle.
- Lift your pen and start again near the top at the right side. Draw a straight line straight down, ending near the bottom at the right side.
Look-alikes and pitfalls
Hebrew block letters look alike at a glance, and a small corner or foot is often the only difference. Look at the top-right corner and the feet before you decide which letter you are writing.
In a word
כף (kaf), spoon. Hebrew reads right to left.
Practice
Trace on screen first: press Trace it above and follow the grey letter. Then print the sheet and write the same letter on paper. Writing on paper is what builds the habit.
More about ף
In the traditional number system, ף stands for 800. The first nine letters are 1 to 9, the next nine are 10 to 90 and the rest are 100 to 400, which is why Hebrew letters are still used for dates and numbered lists.
Use ף only at the end of a word and פ everywhere else. The sound does not change.
Hebrew is read right to left, but numbers and any Latin letters inside Hebrew text still run left to right.
Questions about hebrew letter final pe
How many strokes is ף?
2 strokes.
How do you say ף?
Final pe is f, the form of pe at the end of a word.
Which direction do I write ף?
Start near the top at the right side. Curve down and to the left, ending around the middle at the middle. Hebrew is written from right to left.
What is a word that uses ף?
כף (kaf) means spoon.
Is ף the same in handwriting and print?
No. Hebrew has a printed block form and a flowing cursive form, and the cursive shapes are quite different. These pages teach the block letters first.