Final forms are easiest when learned as pairs, not as a surprise chapter at the end of the alphabet.
| Regular | Final | Name |
|---|---|---|
| כ | ך | kaf |
| מ | ם | mem |
| נ | ן | nun |
| פ | ף | pe |
| צ | ץ | tsadi |
A five-minute drill
Write each regular form once, then its final partner. Cover the chart and reproduce all ten shapes. Next, mark whether a blank at the end of a mock word would need the regular or final form. Finish by reading the full sofit explanation.
The final shape is positional, not a new sound. That single rule prevents most beginner mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Kaf, mem, nun, pe, and tsadi have final forms: ך, ם, ן, ף, and ץ.
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