Contionary:ⲓⲱϫⲉ

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Maryan Coptic

Alternate forms

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)

  1. expensive
  2. precious