ⲛ̀ⲧⲉ-Nominal state (-)/ⲛ̀ⲧⲁ=Pronominal state (=) prepPreposition

Dialect: BBohairic (B)

Translation

prepPreposition
  • particle of genitive, used
  • for greater precision than -
  • where preceding word has indefinite article
  • between 2 names (persons or places)
  • after foregoing GEN or after attribute (ADJ or REL)
  • after strong art
  • ⲛⲧⲁ= etc., indicates possession, ownership (ESP in B)

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