jmj ḥꜣt

Egyptian

Etymology

jmj (“being in”) +‎ ḥꜣt (“front”).

Pronunciation

Adjective
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  1. forward, being in front
  2. previous, former

Inflection
Declension of jmj ḥꜣt (nisba adjective)
masculine feminine
singular jmj ḥꜣt
 jmt ḥꜣt
dual jmjwj ḥꜣt, jmwj ḥꜣt
 jmtj ḥꜣt
plural jmjw ḥꜣt, jmw ḥꜣt
 jmwt ḥꜣt1, jmt ḥꜣt2
  1. Archaic in Middle Egyptian when modifying a noun.
  2. From Middle Egyptian, this feminine singular form was generally used for the plural.
    In Late Egyptian, the masculine singular form was used with all nouns.

References
  • Hoch, James (1997) Middle Egyptian Grammar, Mississauga: Benben Publications, →ISBN, page 96
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