jqr

Egyptian

Etymology

Perhaps from a form such as Proto-Afroasiatic *waqar-; compare Hebrew יָקָר (yāqār, expensive, precious).

Pronunciation

(noun):

 
  • (reconstructed) IPA(key): /ˈjaːqʼaɾ//ˈjaːqʼaʔ//ˈjoːqʼə/

(adjective):

 
  • (reconstructed) IPA(key): /ˈjaːqʼiɾ//ˈjaːqʼiʔ//ˈjoːqʼə/

Verb


 3-lit.

  1. (intransitive) to be(come) excellent, worthy, or irreproachable
    • Stela of Hekaib, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, AP 78:



      jnk nḏs jqr ḏd m r(ꜣ).f
      I was an excellent individual, one who spoke with his own mouth.
  2. (intransitive) to be(come) reliable, trustworthy, or dependable

Inflection

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Adjective


  1. perfective active participle of jqr: excellent, worthy, reliable

Inflection

Alternative forms

See under the verb above.

Adverb


  1. very, exceedingly

Alternative forms

See under the verb above.

Derived terms

References

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