γάρ | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

Postpositive particle meaning “for,” “since,” or “because,” introducing an explanation, justification, or supporting statement. It can also serve as a weaker connective, “indeed” or “you see,” marking elaboration.

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GA/R

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Grammatical Analysis

"γάρ"

Function: postpositive explanatory/causal particle; introduces a justification or explanation ('for', 'since'); typically gives the reason for what precedes

Related Forms of γάρ

3 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

γὰρ conjunction γαρ particle γάρ particle

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