Chapter 5: The Conjunction ו Before Accented Syllables

Question 1

The Conjunction ו: Before Accented Syllables

Answer 1

Before monosyllables or words accented on the first syllable, the conjunction may be spelled with Qamets (ָ). This spelling convention is not always followed.

Question 2

צֹאן (sheep)

Answer 2

צֹאן + וּ = וָצֹאן (and sheep)

Question 3

לֶחֶם (bread)

Answer 3

לֶחֶם + וּ = וָלֶחֶם (and bread)