AN, an
Sounds Like: AHN
Translations: or, whether, if
From the root: AN
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Explanation: An is an interrogative conjunction used primarily in alternative questions, often translated as 'or'. It can also introduce indirect questions, meaning 'whether' or 'if'. It is frequently found after words expressing doubt or uncertainty, such as 'nescio' (I don't know) or 'dubito' (I doubt).
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 10 — 2:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, AN, appear in our texts.
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