δε

See also: δεν, δέ, and -δε

Greek

Alternative forms

• δεν (den)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ðe̞]

Etymology 1

From δεν (den) from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] 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.

Related terms

• ευχαριστώ, αλλά δε θα πάρω (efcharistó, allá de tha páro, “thanks, but no thanks”)

Etymology 2

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek δέ (dé, “and, but”)

Conjunction

δε • (de)

1. also, but also