αλλὰ | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

But; rather, on the contrary—used to mark correction, contrast, or transition (often after a negative: “not … but …”). Also “except” in certain contexts.

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Grammatical Analysis

"αλλὰ"

Type: coordinating (adversative)

Function: marks contrast or correction; often translated 'but', 'however', or 'rather'; may also introduce a new turn in discourse

Related Forms of ἀλλά

6 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

αλλα conjunction ἀλλ conjunction ἀλλὰ conjunction alla conjunction Αλλ particle ἀλλ᾿ conjunction

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