What is the spoken tongue of ancient egypt?

Answer by  LadyLawyer (325)

The spoken tongue of Ancient Egypt was Egyptian. This formed into Demotic about 600 CE and then Coptic. Modern Egyptian/Arabic is spoken today, with the Coptic surviving in Coptic liturgy. Egyptian is the oldest written and spoken language that is still in use in the world today, even if ephemeral.

Answer by  Srfingfreak (697)

The spoken tongue of ancient Egypt is, in fact, ancient Egyptian. It bears similarity to ancient Greek, Latin, and Phonecian. Aramaic is a close relative, but the currently spoken arabic bears little resemblance as it is a Semitic language.

Answer by  baba24 (270)

the spoken tongue is reportedly said to be the language of coptic which was used until the 17th century when Egypt was conquered.

Answer by  sandhyanandayahoocom (93)

the spoken tongue of ancient egypt is 'egyptian'. then turned to demotic by 600 CE, then to coptic. egyptian is the most oldest written and spoken language still used now.