ας

See also: ασ', ἅς, -ας, -άς, and Appendix:Variations of "as"

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ας (as), from Ancient Greek ἀφές (aphés, “let!”).

Particle

ας • (as)

1. 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.

2. more literally as an imperative, leave off:

   Ας τ’ αστεία!

   As t’ asteía!

   Leave off the jokes!

Related terms

• να (na, “subjunctive particle”)

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Phrygian

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₁ens.

Preposition

ας (as)

1. to (+ accusative)