-wt

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See also: wt, wt., and

Egyptian

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Etymology 1

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-w (plural suffix) + -t (feminine ending).

Pronunciation

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Suffix

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w&t
  1. Used to form feminine plural forms of nouns and adjectives
Usage notes
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While generally written as simply -t
t
, that this suffix represented -wt is supported by both the Coptic evidence and occasional hieroglyphic writings.
Alternative forms
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Etymology 2

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Compare Hebrew ־וּת (-út, abstract/collective nouns-forming suffix).

Pronunciation

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Suffix

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w&t
  1. Forms masculine collective nouns.
    sbꜣ (star)sbꜣwt (constellation)

Etymology 3

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Suffix

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w&t
  1. Forms the complementary infinitive of weak verbs.
Usage notes
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Weak verbs can alternatively take the endings -t or -yt to form the complementary infinitive.

References

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