Maryan Coptic
Alternate forms
- ⲓⲱϭⲉ (iōķe) – Cholevic
- ⲓⲱϫⲓ (iōci) – Thebian
Etymology
Inherited from Hebrew יקר (yakar).
- Estimated pronunciation evolution:
- (Old Egyptian, c. 2500 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈjaːqʼiɾ/
- (Middle Egyptian, c. 1700 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈjaːqʼiʔ/
- (Medio-Late Egyptian, c. 1350 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈjaːqʼaʔ/
- (Late Egyptian, c. 800 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈjoːqʼə/
- (Early Demotic, c. 450 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈjoːkə/
- (Late Demotic / Old Maryan, c. 100 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈjoːcə/
Pronunciation
- (Central) IPA: /ˈjoːt͡ʃə/
- (Nahlic) IPA: [ˈjɑː.t͡ʃə]
Adjective
ⲓⲱϫⲉ (iōce) (feminine ⲓⲟϭⲣⲉ)
- expensive
- precious