Contionary:ⲁⲑⲗⲏⲥ
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Maryan Coptic
Etymology
An older borrowing, ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀθλητής (athlētḗs). Due to its longer history in the language, speakers eventually started using the word as if one of native Coptic origin, including preserving its long vowel /eː/.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /atʰˈleːs/
Adjective
ⲁⲑⲗⲏⲥ (atʰlēs) (feminine ⲁⲑⲗⲏⲥⲉ)
- brave