ΔΑΙ, δαι
DAI, dai
Sounds Like: DAI
Translations: indeed, truly, certainly, of course, then, now, but, and
From the root: ΔΑΙ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Explanation: This word is an adverb or conjunction used to emphasize or connect ideas. It can mean 'indeed' or 'truly' when emphasizing a statement, or 'then' or 'now' when indicating a sequence or transition. It often adds a sense of certainty or affirmation to what is being said. It can also function as a mild adversative or connective, similar to 'but' or 'and'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G1161 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 16:36
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 2:4
From the same root
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