Prepositions
Egyptian prepositions are either simple or compound. Simple prepositions consist of a single unit, and compound prepositions consist of more than one unit.
1. Examples on simple prepositions:
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m |
In
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n |
To (a person)
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r |
To (a place)
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Hr |
On, above, upon
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Xr |
Under
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Hna |
With
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These simple prepositions convey different meanings according to their use in sentences; i.e r can mean ‘to a place’ and also give the meaning of ‘against’ someone. Sometime it is used as a reference to ‘future’ or comparative sense. m simply means in, from, but can be used as the m of predication.
2. Examples of compound prepositions:
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n - ib
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For the sake of
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m - a
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Together with
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