NAM, nam
Sounds Like: NAHM
Translations: for, because, indeed, namely, for instance
From the root: NAM
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Explanation: Nam is a Latin conjunction used to introduce a reason or explanation for a preceding statement. It often translates to 'for' or 'because'. It can also be used to emphasize a statement, meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly', or to introduce an example, meaning 'namely' or 'for instance'. It typically appears at the beginning of the clause it introduces.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
No other words from the same root, NAM, appear in our texts.
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