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Definition 2024
ṯw
ṯw
Egyptian
Pronoun
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Dependent pronoun: masculine second person singular
- you (see usage notes)
Usage notes
This form of pronoun is an enclitic, which must directly follow the word it modifies. Its meaning depends on its context.
- When it follows a verb, it indicates the object of the verb
- In the second and third person when it follows an adjective, it forms the subject of an adjectival sentance
- When it follows a relative adjective, such as ntj, ntt, and jsṯ, it indicates the subject of the relative clause (Usually only in the first person singular and third person neuter)
- When it follows an imperative, it indicates the object of the verb.
- When it follows a particle like mj.k, it indicates the subject of the clause.
- When attached to a preposition, it indicates the object of the preposition
This pronoun has a number of variant writings:
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ṯw | tw | tw | |||||||
Inflection
Dependent pronouns inflect for gender and number. The "neuter" third person form is used for inanimate objects. See individual pages for variant writings.
Singular | Plural | |
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1st person | wj | n |
2nd masculine | ṯw / tw | ṯn / tn |
2nd feminine | ṯn / tn | |
3rd masculine | sw | sn |
3rd feminine | sj | |
3rd neuter | st |
References
Allen, Middle Egyptian