ας
GreekEdit
EtymologyEdit
From Ancient Greek ας (as), from Ancient Greek ἀφές (aphés, “let!”).
ParticleEdit
ας • (as)
- added before the dependent or present verb forms to form the hortative and jussive moods:
- Ας πάμε!
- As páme!
- Let’s go!
- Ας γκρινιάζει.
- As gkriniázei.
- Let him moan.
- more literally as an imperative, leave off:
- Ας τ’ αστεία!
- As t’ asteía!
- Leave off the jokes!
Related termsEdit
- να (na, “subjunctive particle”)
PhrygianEdit
EtymologyEdit
From Proto-Indo-European *h₁ens.
PrepositionEdit
ας (as)
- to (+ accusative)