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)

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