NE, ne
Sounds Like: NEH
Translations: not, lest, that not, whether, surely not
From the root: NE
Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction, Particle
Explanation: The word 'ne' is a versatile particle in Latin with several uses. It primarily functions as a negative particle, often meaning 'not' or 'lest'. It is commonly used to introduce negative purpose clauses ('that...not') or negative commands and prohibitions. In indirect questions, 'ne' can mean 'whether', similar to 'an' or '-ne'. It can also be used to express a strong negative assertion, like 'surely not'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
No other words from the same root, NE, appear in our texts.
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