δε

See also: δεν, δέ, and -δε

Greek

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ðe̞]

Etymology 1

From δεν (den) from Ancient Greek οὐδέν (oudén, in no way).

Particle

δε (de) (negating particle)

  1. 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.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek δέ (, and, but)

Conjunction

δε (de)

  1. also, but also
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