dagesh
English
editNikud | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Etymology
editFrom Hebrew דָּגֵשׁ (dagésh, dɔḡeš).
Noun
editdagesh (plural dageshes)
- A symbol used in Hebrew script to denote a geminated consonant, or a consonant pronounced as a plosive as opposed to as a fricative.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editthe Hebrew symbol