ἰή
interjection
interjection
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Added Oct 10, 2026
Definition
An interjection meaning “ah!” or “alas!”—a cry expressing pain, grief, or strong emotion (often in lament or exclamation).
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἰή"
Verb type: -μι verb
Lemma: εἶμι
Tense: present
Voice: active
Mood: indicative
Person: 1st
Number: singular
Note: Form ἰή is an Ionic/epic present indicative 1st singular of εἶμι (“I go”), showing contraction/phonetic development from *ἴω > ἰῶ/ἰή depending on dialect/metrical context.