ΜΕΝΥΠΕΡ, μενυπερ
MENYPER, menyper
Sounds Like: men-yoo-PER
Translations: indeed, certainly, but, however, even, yet, moreover
From the root: ΜΕΝ, ΥΠΕΡ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the particles 'μέν' (men) and 'ὑπέρ' (hyper). It functions as an emphatic particle, often translated as 'indeed' or 'certainly', adding emphasis to the preceding word or phrase. It can also serve as a conjunction, meaning 'but', 'however', 'even', or 'moreover', depending on the context, often introducing a contrast or an additional point. It is used to strengthen an assertion or to mark a transition.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 4:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΜΕΝ, ΥΠΕΡ, appear in our texts.
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