πρίν
Definition
Before; formerly, earlier. Also used as a conjunction meaning “before (that), until,” often with an infinitive or a clause.
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Grammatical Analysis
"πρίν"
Verb type: not a verb (N/A: -μι vs standard not applicable)
Form: πρίν
Possible functions: [{'part_of_speech': 'temporal adverb / preposition-like particle', 'degree': 'positive (no comparison in normal use)', 'function': 'expresses temporal priority: “before, earlier”; often used with an infinitive (πρὶν + infinitive = ‘before doing …’)'}, {'part_of_speech': 'subordinating conjunction (temporal)', 'type': 'subordinating', 'function': 'introduces a temporal clause meaning “before (that)”; commonly with indicative for factual past, or with subjunctive/optative depending on context and sequence'}]
Indeclinable: True
Related Forms of πρίν
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