δε
See also: δεν, δέ, and -δε
Greek
Alternative forms
- δεν (den)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ðe̞]
Etymology 1
From δεν (den) from Ancient Greek οὐδέν (oudén, “in no way”).
Particle
δε • (de) (negating particle)
- Alternative form of δεν (den)
Usage notes
- The alternative form δεν (den) is used when the following letter is a vowel or a plosive consonant (κ, ξ, π, τ, ψ, γκ, ντ, μπ).
- δεν and δε are used with indicative verb forms, but μην and μη are used with subjunctive verbs.
- It may sometimes be used to emphasise a statement.
Related terms
- ευχαριστώ, αλλά δε θα πάρω (efcharistó, allá de tha páro, “thanks, but no thanks”)
Etymology 2
From Ancient Greek δέ (dé, “and, but”)
Conjunction
δε • (de)
- also, but also