μή

Lemma: μή

particle particle
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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

"μή"

Function: negative particle, chiefly used with non-indicative moods (subjunctive, imperative, infinitive, optative) and in prohibitions

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