μέν
Lemma: μέν
particle
particle
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Added Nov 04, 2026
Definition
Postpositive particle marking emphasis or contrast, often paired with **δέ**: “indeed,” “on the one hand … (and on the other hand …).” It can also serve to anticipate a following point or continuation, roughly “to be sure” or “for my part.”
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"μέν"
Form: μέν
Function: postpositive particle marking contrast or correlation; typically the first member of the pair μέν ... δέ (‘on the one hand ... on the other hand’). Also used to give slight emphasis or to prepare for an opposing or balancing statement, sometimes with δέ only implied.
Related Forms of μέν
5 forms discoveredOther inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed: