αλλα | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

Conjunction meaning 'but' or 'yet'; an adversative particle introducing a contrast or correction to what has been stated, often with the sense 'but rather' or 'on the contrary.'

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Grammatical Analysis

"αλλα"

Type: coordinating conjunction

Meaning: but, yet, rather, on the contrary

Usage notes: Used to introduce a contrast, correction, or alternative. In Attic Greek, often written ἀλλά (with a smooth breathing and accent); accent may be omitted when following an enclitic.

Related Forms of ἀλλά

5 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

ἀλλὰ conjunction ἀλλ conjunction alla conjunction Αλλ particle ἀλλ᾿ conjunction

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