μην

See also: μήν

Greek

Alternative forms

• μη (mi)

Etymology

From μη (mi), from Ancient Greek μή (mḗ, “not”).

Particle

μην • (min) (negating particle)

1. 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)