γάρ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From γε + ἄρα

Pronunciation

• (Classical): IPA: [ɡár]
• (Koine): IPA: [ɡar]
• (Byzantine): IPA: [ɣar]

Conjunction

γάρ (gar)

1. for
2. since

Usage notes

Γάρ is a post-positive word, i.e. it is never the first word in a sentence. It is usually the second, but sometimes also the third or fourth.

References

• LSJ
• BDAG
• Strong’s concordance number: G1063