Contionary:ϩⲁϧ

Maryan Coptic

Alternate forms

• ϩⲟⳉ (hoç) – Thebian

Etymology

Inherited from Hebrew חיוך (khiyukh).

• Estimated pronunciation evolution:
  • (Old Egyptian, c. 2500 B.C.E.) IPA: /ħiˈjuχ/
  • (Middle Egyptian, c. 1700 B.C.E.) IPA: /ħiˈjuχ/
  • (Medio-Late Egyptian, c. 1350 B.C.E.) IPA: /ħəˈʔuχ/
  • (Late Egyptian, c. 800 B.C.E.) IPA: /ħøχ/
  • (Early Demotic, c. 450 B.C.E.) IPA: /ħaχ/
  • (Late Demotic / Old Maryan, c. 100 B.C.E.) IPA: /ħaç/

Pronunciation

• (Central) IPA: /hax/, [häx]
• (Nahlic) IPA: [hæɕ]
• (Cholevic) IPA: [hɐç]

Noun

ϩⲁϧ (haḫ) m.

1. smile