The sDm=f-forms constitute the central part of the Middle Egyptian
verbal system. The difficulty in recognising and dealing with these
forms throughout the history of research has brought about an
inconsistent picture in the grammar books and is thus causing a lot of
misunderstanding among students. This study compares 20 current grammars
regarding the nomenclature used, as well as descriptions of morphology
and use of the forms constituting the sDm=f-paradigm. Each form is
treated separately and introduced with a short history of research and
use. Here the background is illuminate and the issues that have caused
different understandings apparent in current grammars are addressed. In
this part, some older grammars which are out of date, but still valuable
for other reasons, are also examined. In addition, tables with
morphology and nomenclature as well as an overview of sDm=f-forms
constituting the sDm=f-paradigm in each of the grammars involved are
also provided. The aim of this comparative study is to support
understanding in basic, but also advanced studies of the sDm=f-forms and
is intended to assist students and anyone studying the Middle Egyptian
verbal system.