εν

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Greek

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /en/ (unaccented, joined to the word following)

Etymology 1

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Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ἐν (en).

Preposition

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εν (en) (formal)

  1. in, into, at, within
    Synonym: σε (se) (standard)
    Antonyms: εκ (ek) (formal), από (apó) (standard)
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Etymology 2

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The Ancient Greek ἕν n (one) used in set phrases.

Numeral

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εν (en)

  1. (archaic) Monotonic script of ἕν (hén)
    nominative/accusative neuter of ένας (énas) (one)
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Used in gymnastics or military commands for marching:

εν δύο εν δυοen dýo en dyoone two one two