See also: μήν

Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From μη (mi), from Ancient Greek μή (mḗ, not).

Pronunciation

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Particle

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μην (min) (negating particle)

  1. Alternative form of μη (mi)

Usage notes

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  • This form is used in place of μη (mi) when the following letter is a vowel or a plosive consonant (ie κ, ξ, π, τ, ψ, γκ, ντ, μπ).
  • μην and μη are used with subjunctive verbs, but δεν and δε are used with indicative verb forms.

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