Contionary:ⲓⲱϫⲉ

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)

1. expensive
2. precious