ⲉϩⲉ

Coptic

Etymology 1

Leading of oxen in Egypt.

From Egyptian jḥ (“ox”),

Noun

ⲉϩⲉ • (ehe) m (plural ⲉϩⲱⲟⲩ (ehōou))

1. (Sahidic, Bohairic, Akhmimic) ox

Alternative forms

• ⲁϩⲉ (ahe) — Sahidic
• ⲁϩⲉ (ahe), ⲁϩⲟ (aho) — Akhmimic
• ⲁϩⲁ (aha) — Bohairic, Sahidic

Etymology 2

From Egyptian ihi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈahɛː/

Adverb

ⲉϩⲉ • (ehe)

1. (Sahidic) yes, indeed

Synonyms

• ⲥⲉ (se)

Descendants

• → Egyptian Arabic: آه