m-dyt

Egyptian

Etymology

m (imperative of jmj (“to not do”)) +‎ dyt (probably the infinitive of rḏj (“to give”)). The second element takes a written form that differs considerably from the ordinary forms of the infinitive of rḏj but despite this is probably best considered the infinitive.

Pronunciation

Verb

 compound

  1. (Late Egyptian, with following subjunctive) don’t let …, don’t make…; forms the negative causative imperative
    Synonym: m-jr-djt

Alternative forms

Alternative hieroglyphic writings of m-dyt  
m-dꜣyt m-dj

References

  • Junge, Friedrich (2005) Late Egyptian Grammar: An Introduction, second English edition, Oxford: Griffith Institute, pages 79–80, 145–148
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