Καίτοι γε
Lemma: καίτοιγε
Definition
Concessive particle meaning “and yet,” “and nevertheless,” often with emphasis (“and yet indeed”), introducing a qualification or counterpoint to what precedes.
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Grammatical Analysis
"Καίτοι γε"
Verb type: not applicable (no verb form present)
Καίτοι: {'part_of_speech': 'conjunction/particle (concessive)', 'type': 'subordinating (concessive) / discourse particle', 'function': "introduces a concession: 'and yet, although, nevertheless'"}
Γε: {'part_of_speech': 'particle (enclitic)', 'function': "modal/emphatic particle; adds emphasis/limitation to the preceding word or clause ('at least', 'indeed', 'for all that')"}
Combined function: The sequence Καίτοι γε intensifies the concessive nuance: 'and yet indeed / and yet for all that', often marking a strong contrast with what precedes.