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Enclitic particles

 The Ancient Egyptian language has different types of particles, among which were named "Enclitic particles". This group of particles cannot be as the first word in a sentence. They stand near the beginning of a sentence, and need the support of a preceding word.

 
1)  A indeed
 
4 nw sp A m spr n.k
The fourth time, I am petitioning to you.
 
 
2)  irf rf then
 
in nn rf aq.i
Shall I not enter?
 
3)  is indeed
 
Hwrw n is mitw.k
The humble man is not like you.
 
 
4)   wnnt indeed
 
ink wnnt sr(i) aA n ib.f
I am really an employee, his heart is great.
 
 
5)   m
 
wDA m ib.k
May your heart be prosperous!
 
 
6)   ms surely
 
iw ms rmT mi gmw
Surely, people are like black Ibis.
 
 
7)   Hm indeed
 
iw .i Hm r irt Xnt.i
Indeed, I will make my rowing
 
8)  swt but
 
nn swt qn grH
But, there is not a brave at night.
 
 
9)  gr, grt
 
nTr pw grt nn 2nw.f
Moreover, he is a god, his second not.
 
 
10)  tr forsooth, I wonder
 
This particle occurs exclusively in questions, and is usually not translated. It is used in clauses with verbal and nonverbal predicates.
 
 
tm.k tr sDm(.w) Hr-m
Why, do not you hear?