δη
particle
particle
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Added Jul 17, 2025
Definition
δή — a postpositive particle used to emphasize or confirm a statement; commonly translated as "indeed," "truly," or "in fact" (occasionally giving a sense of "now" or "then" in discourse). It carries no independent lexical meaning beyond emphasis.
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Grammatical Analysis
"δη"
Function: Modal particle, used to add emphasis, indicate obviousness, mark transitions, or reinforce statements; often untranslatable and modifies the tone of a clause or word.