δήθεν
Greek
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek δῆθεν (dêthen), compound of δή (dḗ, “certainly”) + -θεν (-then).
Pronunciation
editAdjective
editδήθεν • (díthen) (indeclinable)
- so-called, supposed, alleged (someone or something that is meant to have a certain characteristic but doesn't in reality)
- Η δήθεν φίλη μου με εγκατέλειψε στο πλάι του δρόμου.
- I díthen fíli mou me egkatéleipse sto plái tou drómou.
- My so-called friend abandoned me at the side of the road.
Adverb
editδήθεν • (díthen)
- supposedly, ostensibly, allegedly
- Έκανε πως δήθεν δεν μας είδε.
- Ékane pos díthen den mas eíde.
- He pretended not to see us.