Ειθ’
Lemma: εἴθε
particle
particle
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Added Nov 06, 2025
Definition
εἴθε: a particle meaning “would that” or “if only,” used to express a wish or hopeful desire; typically introduces clauses in the optative mood to indicate what the speaker wishes to be the case (present, past, or future).
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Grammatical Analysis
"Ειθ’"
Type: optative particle
Function: introduces wishes or potential statements (commonly with the optative mood)