ai
Lemma: αἰ
particle (exclamatory/interjective)...
particle (exclamatory/interjective) or alternative form of the conjunction εἰ
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Added Jan 04, 2026
Definition
Interjection meaning "alas!" used to express lament, distress, or pity.
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Grammatical Analysis
"ai"
Function: Introduces a direct question expecting the answer ‘yes’; often placed at the beginning of the clause. Has no inflectional categories (no case, number, gender, tense, etc.).