ας
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Greek[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ας (as), from Ancient Greek ἀφές (aphés, “let!”).
Particle[edit]
ας • (as)
- added before the dependent or present verb forms to form the hortative and jussive moods:
- Ας πάμε! ― As páme! ― Let’s go!
- Ας γκρινιάζει. ― As gkriniázei. ― Let him moan.
- more literally as an imperative, leave off:
- Ας τ’ αστεία! ― As t’ asteía! ― Leave off the jokes!
Related terms[edit]
- να (na, “subjunctive particle”)
Phrygian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Proto-Indo-European *h₁ens.
Preposition[edit]
ας (as)
- to (+ accusative)