γε
particle
particle
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Added Oct 22, 2025
Definition
γε is an enclitic particle used to add emphasis, typically translated as "even," "also," or "indeed." It attaches to the preceding word to heighten its force or mark contrast, without possessing independent lexical meaning.
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Grammatical Analysis
"γε"
Type: enclitic
Function: emphatic particle
Position: generally postpositive
Meaning: adds emphasis or limitation ('at least', 'indeed', 'certainly', sometimes untranslatable)
Inflection: indeclinable