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Understanding Final Forms and Confusable Aramaic Consonants

This guide explores the unique characteristics of Aramaic consonants, highlighting the "final forms" that differ in appearance from their standard counterparts. It discusses the distinctions between consonants that may look alike and can lead to confusion, such as resh vs. daleth, and final forms like kaph and mem. A comprehensive understanding of these elements is crucial for anyone studying Aramaic script, enhancing both reading proficiency and comprehension of the language's nuances.

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Understanding Final Forms and Confusable Aramaic Consonants

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  1. Some Aramaic consonantshave “final forms” that differ in appearance from their normal form

  2. ךםןץף pey / “p” tsade / “ts” nun / “n” mem / “m” kaph / “k”

  3. Some Aramaic consonantslook alike and can be confused:

  4. ד רך resh / r daleth / d Final kaph / k

  5. ז ו ן final nun / n waw / w zayin / z

  6. צ ע ץ final tsade/ ts ʿayin / ʿ tsade/ ts

  7. מ ס ם ט ṭeṭ / ṭ final mem / m samekh / s mem / m

  8. ה ח ת taw / t ḥet / ḥ he / h

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