μὴ | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

μη is the primary negation particle in Classical Greek, used to negate non-indicative clauses (chiefly with the subjunctive or optative) and imperatives. It is typically translated as "not" or "do not" and can express prohibitions or, in certain contexts, "lest."

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Grammatical Analysis

"μὴ"

Function: negative particle (used with subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, and optative moods to express prohibition or negative commands; distinct from 'οὐ' which is used with indicative mood)

Related Forms of μή

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

μη particle μή particle mh particle μή particle

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