أتاي

Moroccan Arabic

Alternative forms

Etymology

Generally believed to have been introduced by the British in the 18th century, in which case the word would be from English tea (pronounced as /teː/ or similar).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʔa.taːj/

Noun

أتاي • (ʔatāym (usually uncountable)

  1. tea

Descendants

  • Wolof: àttaya
  • Central Atlas Tamazight: ⴰⵜⴰⵢ (atay)