The letter H in Farsi “ح” (He) is the 8th letter that is an essential part of learning Farsi. In this post, you’ll discover how to write and pronounce it. We’ll guide you through the different forms of “ح” and provide simple examples to help you understand its use in everyday words. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to improve your skills, this post will make learning letter H in Farsi “ح” easy and enjoyable. Keep reading to master the letter “ح” and enhance your Persian language abilities!
Types of Letter H in Farsi
Letter H in Farsi (he) is pronounced like the English letter ‘H’ and in Farsi it sounds like ‘H’ in ‘hat’; however, it takes two shapes in Farsi writing system:
- حـ
- ح
Letter H in Farsi- حـ
The letter حـ in Farsi represents the “H” sound. This specific shape, حـ, is used when the letter is at the beginning or middle of a word. It can join with letters before and after it. For example, in the words حباب (hobāb) (bubble), حاج (hāj)(pilgrim), and حجاب (hejāb) (hijab), حـ connects seamlessly with the following letters.
Letter H in Farsi- ح
This shape of letter H in Farsi (ح) can join letters before it but never after it. This means that when ح appears in a word, it takes the final position if followed by another letter. For example, in the word فاتح (conqueror) (fā-teh), ح is the last letter and connects only to the previous letter, ت. Understanding this rule is crucial for writing Persian words correctly.
Point: Letter فـ in the word فاتح is one of the Farsi letters that sounds like “F” in the English word “Fan” and it will be taught in the next lessons.
In this video you learn how to write the letter ح with a native Persian teacher:
Practice Time
Let’s practice letter H and the words explained above. Write them in a piece of paper:
………..:حـ
…………..:ح
………..:حاج
………..:حباب
………:حجاب
…………:فاتح
Master Letter H in Farsi
Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to write and pronounce the letter H in Farsi alphabet (ح). This lesson has covered the unique shape of ح and its usage in various words, helping you to understand its role in Persian writing. Mastering ح is a significant step in learning the Persian script and improving your reading skills.
Now that you’ve completed this lesson, keep practicing to solidify your knowledge. Regular practice will help you become more fluent and confident in reading and writing Persian. Continue following our free lessons on the Persian alphabet to build your skills further. If you have any questions about ح or need help from a native Persian teacher, feel free to contact us. We’re here to support your journey in learning Farsi. Keep up the great work and stay motivated!