Ancient Greek dictionary · preposition

ἐν

(with dative) in; on; at; (with dative plural) among

Transliteration: en

Meaning and definitions

1. (with dative) in; on; at; (with dative plural) among
2. in the house or the land of
3. surrounded by; wearing
4. in; at; or during the time of

Connected roots

• en-

  in, within

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