edei

Lemma: dei

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Definition

dei — impersonal verb meaning "it is necessary; one must; it is fitting." Used with an infinitive or clause to express necessity or obligation (e.g., δεῖ + infinitive: "it is necessary to ...").

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Grammatical Analysis

"edei"

Person: 3rd

Number: singular

Tense: imperfect

Mood: indicative

Voice: active

Notes: Defective verb (impersonal); used only in 3rd person singular, means 'it was necessary' or 'one had to'. No personal subject, often used with accusative and infinitive construction.

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