ας
Greek edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ας (as), from Ancient Greek ἀφές (aphés, “let!”).
Particle edit
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 terms edit
- να (na, “subjunctive particle”)
Phrygian edit
Etymology edit
From Proto-Indo-European *h₁ens.
Preposition edit
ας (as)
- to (+ accusative)