νυν δε
Lemma: νῦν δέ
particle + conjunction
particle + conjunction
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Added Dec 13, 2025
Definition
νῦν δέ: A transitional phrase meaning “now, however” or “but now.” νῦν = “now,” and δέ = a contrastive, postpositive particle meaning “but/and,” used to shift to a new point in discourse.
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"νυν δε"
Νυν: {'part_of_speech': 'particle (often adverbial)', 'function': "temporal and/or transitional particle meaning 'now', 'as it is', often used to mark a shift or contrast in discourse"}
Δε: {'part_of_speech': 'conjunction (postpositive)', 'type': 'coordinating', 'function': "weakly adversative or continuative; commonly translated 'but', 'and', or left untranslated while marking a new step or slight contrast in the discourse"}