μέν

Ancient Greek

particle
Definitions
  • on the one hand, while, whereas often left untranslated
  • (before other particles) accordingly, and so

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Hellenic *hmén inherited from Proto-Indo-European *smé.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*smé

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