Greetings
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"Ma'at ka ra" (muh-aht kuh rah) - "Truth, Life, and Prosperity"
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"Ankh, Udja, Seneb" (ahnk, oo-jah, sen-eb) - "Life, Vitality, and Health"
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"Nekhtet" (nek-tet) - "Victory"
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"Henu" (he-nu) - "Greetings"
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"Senebti" (sen-eb-tee) - "Good health to you"
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"Em hotep" (em ho-tep) - "In peace"
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"Sa wad dee" (sah-wad-dee) - "Hello"
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"Hetep di nesu" (hetep dee ne-su) - "Peace to the king"
More greetings in Ancient Egyptian language.
Meeting people
Here are some phrases you could use when meeting people in ancient Egyptian language:
1. "I am pleased to meet you." - 𓅱𓇋𓏠𓏏𓄿𓏏𓈖𓊃𓍯𓈖𓂝𓇿𓆑𓂋𓎟 (transliteration: "nfr.k m nb=f")
2. "What is your name?" - 𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃𓈖𓋴𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓆑𓂝𓊃 (transliteration: "msi.tw r n.f?")
3. "My name is __." - 𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃𓈖𓄿𓏏𓇋𓏏𓈖𓆑𓂝 (transliteration: "msi.tw n.f __")
4. "How are you?" - 𓈖𓍯𓅓𓂝𓊃 𓆑𓂋𓏏𓈖𓇋𓅱 (transliteration: "m-hy.tw r.f?")
5. "I am good, thank you." - 𓈖𓍯𓅓𓂝𓊃 𓃠𓏤𓂝𓊃 (transliteration: "m-hy.tw nfr")
Note that these phrases are written in transliteration, which is a system of representing the sounds of one language using the alphabet of another language. The actual hieroglyphic spelling of these phrases would be different.
Food and drink
Here are some Ancient Egyptian phrases related to food:
1. "Ta henket" - "Bread and beer", the basic food and drink of the Ancient Egyptians
2. "Ankh waen" - "Living bread", a term used to describe the bread that sustained life
3. "Wabet" - "Offering bread", bread offered to the gods
4. "Ma'at kheru" - "True of voice and pleasing to the god", a phrase often inscribed on offerings of food and drink
5. "Ka en ipet" - "The bull of his mother", a phrase used to describe the fertility of the land and the abundance of food it provided
6. "Shai henet" - "Satisfy my hunger", a phrase often used in offering prayers for food
7. "Dua nefer" - "Delicious", a word used to describe food that was pleasing to the palate
8. "Hepi" - "Fruit", a common food item in Ancient Egypt
9. "Seneb" - "Healthy", a term used to describe the nutritional value of food
10. "Sekhmet hotep" - "Offering to Sekhmet", a phrase used in offering prayers for food and drink to the goddess Sekhmet, who was associated with fertility and nourishment.
Here are some more phrases you could use when buying food in ancient Egyptian language:
1. "How much does this cost?" - 𓍯𓂝𓇋𓏏𓈖𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (transliteration: "ir.n=f rdi.t?")
2. "I would like to buy __." - 𓎛𓇋𓏏𓈖𓂋𓏏𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (transliteration: "n-mn.tw s.t __")
3. "Do you have __?" - 𓅱𓂸𓎟𓊃𓈖𓂝𓊃 𓃭𓍯𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (transliteration: "jw=tw r __?")
4. "I would like to order __." - 𓎛𓇋𓏏𓈖𓂋𓏏𓇋𓄿𓏏𓈖𓊃𓃀𓎡𓂋𓊃 (transliteration: "n-mn.tw htp __")
5. "Thank you." - 𓃠𓏤𓂝𓊃 (transliteration: "nfr")
Note that these phrases are written in transliteration, which is a system of representing the sounds of one language using the alphabet of another language. The actual hieroglyphic spelling of these phrases would be different. Also, the ancient Egyptian language had many regional dialects and variations, so the phrasing may differ slightly depending on the specific time and place in ancient Egypt.
Here's an example dialogue about buying stuff in Ancient Egyptian:
Person 1: Em hotep! (Hello!)
Person 2: Em hotep! Ankh wedja seneb. (Hello! I am well, thank you.)
Person 1: Nefertiti ankh. (Is Nefertiti well?)
Person 2: Ah, Nefertiti ankh ity. (Yes, Nefertiti is well.)
Person 1: Nefertiti en khetet shetep nesu. (I want to buy Nefertiti a necklace.)
Person 2: Henu, em hotep. (Very well, hello.)
Person 1: Ankh wedja seneb. (I am well, thank you.)
Person 2: Nefertiti en efet. (Nefertiti wants this one?)
Person 1: Ii, wab nefer. (Yes, it is beautiful.)
Person 2: Remenkimi em hotep. (Thank you, hello.)
Person 1: Remenkimi, nuk tepi. (Thank you, I am satisfied.)
Work
Here are some Ancient Egyptian phrases related to work:
1. "Sedjem en tep" - "To make good progress", a phrase used to describe the successful completion of a task
2. "Iri heru" - "To do one's duty", a phrase used to describe the responsibility of each person to contribute to society through work
3. "Sahsu" - "Craftsmanship", a term used to describe skill and expertise in a particular craft or trade
4. "Iry maat" - "Doing what is right", a phrase that emphasizes the importance of ethical behavior in the workplace
5. "Sekhem-ka" - "Power of the soul", a phrase used to describe the determination and strength of character needed to succeed in one's work
6. "Heka" - "Magic", a term used to describe the skilled use of words and actions to achieve a desired outcome, including success in one's work
7. "Senebty" - "Health and happiness", a phrase that reflects the idea that a positive attitude and well-being are essential for success in work
8. "Ta-wer" - "The Great Balance", a phrase that emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance and harmony in all aspects of life, including work
9. "Iri set" - "To make things happen", a phrase that reflects the proactive approach to work that was valued in Ancient Egypt
10. "Seneb wabau" - "Healthy and pure", a phrase that emphasizes the importance of maintaining physical and spiritual purity in the workplace.
Dialogue
Here's an example dialogue about work in Ancient Egyptian:
Person 2: Nehi ma'a nuk en-efet? (What do you want to do?)
Person 1: Nuk sekhet-a. (I want to work in the fields.)
Person 2: Nuk senefru-a. (I want to craft things.)
Person 1: Nuk sekhet-a wabet. (I want to plow the fields.)
Person 2: Nuk senefru-a seba. (I want to make pottery.)
Person 1: Ii, nuk senefru-a seba. (Yes, I want to make pottery too.)
Person 2: Henu, em hotep. (Very well, hello.)
Person 1: Ankh wedja seneb. (I am well, thank you.)
Egypt
Here are a few common Ancient Egyptian phrases related to Egypt:
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| Kemet-the black land |
1. Kemet: This was the ancient Egyptian name for Egypt, which means "black land," referring to the fertile black soil along the Nile River.
2. Hwt-ka-Ptah: This phrase translates to "the temple of the ka of Ptah" and referred to the temple complex in Memphis, which was the capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period.
3. Waset: This was the ancient Egyptian name for the city of Thebes, which was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period.
4. Ma'at: This term represented the ancient Egyptian concept of order, balance, and justice. It was also the name of the goddess of these principles.
5. Nfr-kA: This phrase means "perfect soul" and was used to describe the pharaoh's soul after death.
6. Ankhsenamun: This name means "she lives for Amun" and was the name of one of the wives of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
7. Hetep di nesu: This was a common phrase used in ancient Egyptian religious texts, which means "offering given by the king."
8. Renenutet: This was the ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility and harvest, who was often depicted with a serpent on her head.
9. Nebty: This was one of the earliest titles used by pharaohs, which means "the two ladies," referring to the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet.
10. Sema-tawy: This phrase means "the unifier of the two lands" and was used to refer to the pharaoh, who was believed to be the unifying force between Upper and Lower Egypt.
Dialogue
The phrase "Where do you come from?" in Ancient Egyptian can be translated as "Peyt en ek?" or "Peyt en nesu?" The first phrase, "Peyt en ek?", is more informal and implies a singular subject, while the second phrase, "Peyt en nesu?", is more formal and implies a plural subject.
So, if you want to ask someone "Where do you come from?" in Ancient Egyptian, you can say:
- Informal: Peyt en ek?
- Formal: Peyt en nesu?
Language
Here are a few ancient Egyptian phrases related to language:
1. "mdw ntr" (medu netjer) - This phrase means "divine speech" or "the language of the gods." It was used to refer to the hieroglyphic writing system that the ancient Egyptians believed was given to them by the gods.
2. "sesh medew netcher" - This phrase means "writing the words of the gods." It was used to describe the act of writing hieroglyphs.
3. "sesh per em heru" - This phrase means "writing in the manner of Horus." Horus was a god often associated with writing and language, so this phrase was used to describe writing that was considered to be of the highest quality.
4. "sesh per ankh" - This phrase means "writing for life." It was used to describe writing that was meant to be permanent and enduring, such as inscriptions on tomb walls or temple pillars.
5. "mryt n km.t" (meret en kemet) - This phrase means "beloved of the Black Land." "Kemet" was the ancient Egyptian name for Egypt, and this phrase was used to describe the Egyptian language as something cherished and beloved by the people.
Dialogue
Here's an example dialogue in Ancient Egyptian about language:
Person 1: Iryt tawy nesut-bity netjeru her wer? (Do you speak the language of the pharaohs and the gods?)
Person 2: Iryt tawy nesut-bity netjeru her wer. (I speak the language of the pharaohs and the gods.)
Person 1: Henek iry nesu-tawy? (Where did you learn it?)
Person 2: Iryt iry nesu-tawy tawy. (I learned it in the school.)
Person 1: Iryt-ef maa-ef shai? (Do you understand me?)
Person 2: Iryt-ef maa-ef shai. (I understand you.)
Person 1: Henket nefer! (That's good!)
Person 2: Nekhtet! (Thank you!)
War
Here are a few ancient Egyptian phrases related to war:
1. "hei-tep di-nit" - This phrase means "offering of peace to the gods." It was used to describe the act of making offerings to the gods before going to war, in the hopes of gaining their favor and protection.
2. "Sedjef en Nesu" - This phrase means "he who strikes the enemy." It was a title given to military leaders and warriors who were particularly skilled in battle.
3. "nkhkhwt" - This word means "warriors" or "soldiers." It was used to describe the men who fought in battles and wars.
4. "nhh" - This word means "to smite" or "to strike down." It was often used in the context of warfare, to describe the act of defeating or killing one's enemies.
5. "smai tawy" - This phrase means "uniter of the two lands." It was a title given to pharaohs who were successful in conquering and uniting Upper and Lower Egypt, often through military conquest.
Trade
Here are a few ancient Egyptian phrases related to trade:
1. "mr-sp" - This phrase means "to make a deal" or "to trade." It was used to describe the act of exchanging goods or services for something of equal value.
2. "bH-nTr" - This phrase means "the trade of the god." It was used to describe the trade in luxury goods that were believed to have been given to the ancient Egyptians by the gods, such as gold, incense, and precious stones.
3. "tAwy" - This word means "the two lands," referring to Upper and Lower Egypt. It was often used to describe the trade that took place between these two regions, as well as with neighboring countries.
4. "sA-nfr" - This phrase means "beautiful merchandise." It was used to describe high-quality goods that were in demand in ancient Egypt, such as fine linen, spices, and exotic animals.
5. "mnw" - This word means "to count" or "to measure." It was used in the context of trade to describe the act of measuring out goods or counting currency during transactions.
Dialogue
A sample dialogue in Ancient Egyptian about buying stuff. Here's an example:
Seller: Em hotep! (Hello!)
Buyer: Em hotep! (Hello!)
Seller: Nefret neferu? (How are you?)
Buyer: Ankh nfr. (I am fine.)
Seller: Nesu nefer? (What do you want to buy?)
Buyer: Senedjem shai a-aa. (I want to buy some bread.)
Seller: Senedjem shai a-aa em hotep. (I will sell you some bread.)
Buyer: Henket nefer. (That's good.)
Seller: Bekhenet nefer. (That will be good.)
Buyer: Meket nefer. (That's fair.)
Seller: Iryt pat? (How many loaves?)
Buyer: Iryt shai en-aa. (I want ten loaves.)
Seller: Bekhenet nefer. (That will be good.)
Buyer: Nekhtet. (Thank you.)
Seller: Em hotep. (Goodbye.)
Ancient Egyptian gods
Ancient Egyptian religion had a pantheon of gods and goddesses that were worshipped and revered by the ancient Egyptians. Here are some of the most well-known gods and goddesses in the ancient Egyptian language:
1. Ra - 𓉐𓂸
2. Osiris - 𓆎𓍯𓇋𓅓𓏏𓈖𓂝𓊃
3. Isis - 𓂧𓆣𓎼𓄿
4. Horus - 𓊃𓈖𓇋
5. Anubis - 𓋴𓇋𓂋
6. Thoth - 𓈖𓎡𓁐
7. Hathor - 𓇋𓂥𓈖𓆫
8. Bastet - 𓆤𓍯𓏏𓅱
9. Set - 𓎡𓈖𓊃
10. Amun - 𓋹𓇳𓏏𓄿
These names are written in hieroglyphics, the writing system of ancient Egypt. The hieroglyphs often depicted the gods and goddesses with animal or human features, and were used in religious texts, temple inscriptions, and tomb decorations.
Pyramids and pharaohs
Here are a few Ancient Egyptian phrases related to pyramids and pharaohs:
1. "Akhet Khufu" - This means "the horizon of Khufu," which refers to the Great Pyramid of Giza, built by Pharaoh Khufu.
2. "Neb Ankh" - This means "lord of life," which was a title often given to the pharaohs who were believed to hold the power of life and death over their subjects.
3. "Ma'at" - This is an Egyptian concept of order, balance, and justice that was believed to be maintained by the pharaohs and was symbolized by the pyramids.
4. "Sed festival" - This was an important ceremony held by the pharaohs to renew their power and legitimacy, often held after they had been on the throne for 30 years.
5. "Pyramidion" - This is the pointed capstone of a pyramid, which was often made of gold or other precious materials and was believed to represent the pharaoh's connection to the sun god Ra.
6. "Nemes" - This was a striped headcloth worn by the pharaohs, which was often depicted in hieroglyphs and other artworks.
7. "Heqat" - This was a unit of measurement used by the Ancient Egyptians to measure the size of the pyramids and other structures, which was equivalent to about 4.8 meters.