μην
See also: μήν
Greek
Alternative forms
- μη (mi)
Etymology
From μη (mi), from Ancient Greek μή (mḗ, “not”).
Particle
μην • (min) (negating particle)
- Alternative form of μη (mi)
Usage notes
- 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.
Synonyms
- δεν (den)
- δε (de)