أتاي

Moroccan Arabic

Alternative forms

Etymology

Generally believed to have been introduced by the British or Dutch in the 18th century, in which case the word would come from either English tea or Dutch thee (“tea”), both pronounced /tei/ or similarly, possibly via Berber.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʔa.taːj/

Noun

أتاي • (ʔatāy) m (usually uncountable)

  1. tea

Descendants

  • → Central Atlas Tamazight: ⴰⵜⴰⵢ (atay)
  • → Tarifit: atay
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