γάρ

See also: γαρ

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From γε (ge) +‎ ᾰ̓́ρᾰ (ắră).

Pronunciation

 

Conjunction

γᾰ́ρ • (gắr)

  1. for
  2. since

Usage notes

γᾰ́ρ 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.

Descendants

  • → Aramaic: גיר
  • → Coptic: ⲅⲁⲣ (gar)
  • → Greek: γαρ (gar) (learned)

Further reading

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