πριν | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

πρίν: A preposition governing the genitive meaning "before" (in time or place); it also occurs as an adverb meaning "before, previously."

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Grammatical Analysis

"πριν"

Type: subordinating

Function: Introduces a temporal clause often meaning 'before', connecting a subordinate clause to the main clause, commonly used with verbs in the infinitive or indicative depending on context.

Related Forms of πρίν

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

πρὶν conjunction

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