Aleph facts for kids
Aleph is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It's a very old letter that has been used for thousands of years.
Aleph in Math
In mathematics, a famous mathematician named Georg Cantor decided to use alephs to talk about really, really big groups of things. These groups are so big they are infinite, meaning they never end!
Cantor used special "aleph numbers" to describe how many items are in these endless groups. It's like trying to count the stars, but even more complex! Some of the most well-known aleph numbers are aleph null (
) and aleph one (
). These symbols help mathematicians understand different sizes of infinity.
Aleph in Hebrew
Aleph is pronounced like the "a" in "father." In the Hebrew alphabet, it has a "mute" sound. This means it often doesn't make a strong sound on its own. Instead, it can take on the sound of a vowel next to it. The symbol for Aleph is "א".
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In Spanish: 𐤀 para niños
