Contionary:ⲣⲱϥⲧ

Maryan Coptic

Etymology

Inherited from Hebrew רוטב (rotev).

• Estimated pronunciation evolution:
  • (Old Egyptian, c. 2500 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈɾaːtʼab/
  • (Middle Egyptian, c. 1700 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈɾaːtʼab/
  • (Medio-Late Egyptian, c. 1350 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈɾaːtʼəb/
  • (Late Egyptian, c. 800 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈɾoːtʼəβ/
  • (Early Demotic, c. 450 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈɾoːtəβ/
  • (Late Demotic / Old Maryan, c. 100 B.C.E.) IPA: /ˈɾoːtβ > ˈɾoːɸt/

Pronunciation

• (Central) IPA: /ɾoːft/
• (Nahlic) IPA: [ɾɑˑft]

Noun

ⲣⲱϥⲧ (rōft) m.

1. sauce, dressing