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G2532
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Sounds like: kahee
Translations: and, also, even, but, then
Notes: ΚΑΙ is a very common conjunction in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'and' to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It can also function as an adverb, emphasizing a word or phrase with meanings like 'also' or 'even'. In some contexts, it can introduce a contrast, similar to 'but', or indicate sequence, meaning 'then'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Etymology: The word ΚΑΙ is an ancient particle, tracing its origins back to Proto-Indo-European. It has remained remarkably stable in form and function throughout the history of the Greek language.
G5618
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Sounds like: OH-sper
Translations: just as, as, even as, like, in the same way as
Notes: This word functions as a comparative adverb or conjunction, meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a clause that draws a comparison or analogy, indicating that something is happening or is true in the same manner or degree as something else. It emphasizes the similarity between two things or actions.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΚΑΘΩΣ, ΩΣ, ΚΑΘΑΠΕΡ
Etymology: From the adverb ὡς (hōs, "as") and the particle περ (per, "indeed, very"), emphasizing the comparison.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: OO-tos
Translations: this, that, he, she, it, these, those, this one, that one
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that'. It is used to point out something or someone that is near, or has just been mentioned. It can function as a substantive (e.g., 'he', 'she', 'it', 'this one') or as an adjective modifying a noun (e.g., 'this man', 'these things'). It often refers to something immediately present or recently discussed in the discourse.
Inflection: Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ, ΟΔΕ
Etymology: The word ΟΥΤΟΣ is of uncertain origin, but it is thought to be an ancient demonstrative pronoun in Greek, possibly related to other Indo-European demonstratives.
G5599, G3739
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Part of Speech: Letter, Interjection, Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OH-meh-gah (as a letter); OH (as an interjection); OH (as a pronoun)
Translations: Omega, O, Oh, the end, the last, (to) whom, (to) which, (to) what, (to) that, (to) who, (to) those, (to) whomsoever, (to) whatsoever
Notes: This character, Omega, is the twenty-fourth and final letter of the Greek alphabet. As a letter, it represents the long 'o' sound. It can also function as an interjection, similar to 'O' or 'Oh' in English, used for direct address or exclamation. Furthermore, without diacritics, 'Ω' can represent the dative singular form of the relative pronoun 'ὅς, ἥ, ὅ', meaning 'to whom', 'to which', or 'to what', depending on context and gender. It can refer to a person or thing that is the indirect object of an action.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a letter or interjection); Dative, Singular, All genders (as a relative pronoun)
Etymology: The letter Omega is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'. Its name literally means 'great O' (ō mega), distinguishing it from Omicron ('small O'). As a relative pronoun, it originates from Proto-Indo-European roots.
G3860
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-kass
Translations: you delivered, you handed over, you betrayed, you committed, you entrusted
Notes: This is a compound verb meaning to deliver, hand over, or betray. It is often used in the context of handing someone over to an authority or an enemy, or entrusting something to someone. It can also imply betrayal, especially when referring to handing someone over to their adversaries.
Inflection: 2nd Person, Singular, Aorist, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ
G1691
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: MEH
Translations: me
Notes: This word is the first-person singular pronoun 'me' in the accusative case. It is used as the direct object of a verb or as the object of certain prepositions, indicating the recipient of an action or the object being affected.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, First Person
Etymology: The word ΜΕ (me) derives from the ancient Greek first-person singular pronoun. Its form has remained largely consistent throughout various stages of the Greek language.
G3756
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle
Sounds like: OO
Translations: not, no
Notes: ΟΥ̓ is a negative particle used to express a factual negation. It typically negates verbs in the indicative mood, stating that something is not true or does not happen. It can also negate other parts of speech. When combined with ΜΉ (ou mē), it forms a very strong negation, meaning "by no means" or "never."
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΜΉ, ΟΥ̓Κ, ΟΥ̓ΧΊ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European. It is a fundamental negative particle in Greek.
G3415
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: MEM-feh-tai
Translations: blames, finds fault, complains
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to blame,' 'to find fault with,' or 'to complain.' It is often used to describe someone expressing disapproval or criticism towards another person or situation. For example, one might say 'he blames' or 'she finds fault.'
Inflection: Third Person Singular, Present Tense, Indicative Mood, Middle or Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΕΠΙΤΙΜΑΩ, ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΕΩ
G3761
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Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Sounds like: oo-DEH
Translations: not even, neither, nor, and not
Notes: This is a compound word formed from the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the conjunction 'δέ' (but, and). It is used to emphasize a negation, meaning 'not even' or 'neither/nor'. It can connect clauses or phrases, indicating that something is also not true or not happening. For example, it can be used in a sentence like 'He did not go, nor did he send anyone.'
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΟΥ̓, ΜΗΔΕ, ΜΗ
Etymology: From the negative particle 'οὐ' (not) and the postpositive conjunction 'δέ' (but, and).
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: OW-tye
Translations: these, they, themselves
Notes: This word is a demonstrative or personal pronoun. It is used to refer to a group of feminine nouns, functioning as the subject of a sentence. It can mean 'these' when pointing something out, or 'they' when referring back to a previously mentioned group of feminine entities, or 'themselves' for emphasis.
Inflection: Nominative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΥΤΟΙ, ΕΚΕΙΝΑΙ
G3201
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: MEM-psohn-tai
Translations: they will blame, they will find fault, they will complain
Notes: This word is a future tense form of the verb 'memphomai', meaning to blame, find fault with, or complain. It indicates an action that will happen in the future, specifically that a group of people will perform this action. It is often used in contexts where someone is expressing dissatisfaction or criticism.
Inflection: Future Indicative, 3rd Person Plural, Middle/Passive Voice
Synonyms: ΕΓΚΑΛΕΩ, ΚΑΤΗΓΟΡΕΩ
G3004
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: LEH-ghei
Translations: says, speaks, he says, he speaks, she says, she speaks, it says, it speaks
Notes: This is a common Koine Greek verb meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'. It is frequently used to introduce direct quotes or to state what someone (or something) is declaring. It is often translated as 'he says' or 'the Lord says' in biblical contexts.
Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Indicative, Active
Synonyms: ΛΑΛΕΩ, ΦΗΜΙ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TOH
Translations: to the, for the, by the, with the, in the
Notes: ΤΩ is the dative singular form of the definite article 'the'. It indicates the indirect object of a verb or the means/instrument by which an action is performed. It can also be used to indicate location or association, often translated with prepositions like 'to', 'for', 'by', 'with', or 'in'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine or Neuter
G4166
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: poy-MEH-nee
Translations: to a shepherd, for a shepherd, by a shepherd, with a shepherd, a shepherd
Notes: This word refers to a shepherd, someone who tends, feeds, and guards a flock of sheep. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a leader, a pastor, or someone who guides and cares for people. In this form, it is in the dative case, indicating the indirect object of an action, or expressing means, instrument, or association.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Masculine
Synonyms: ΑΡΧΙΠΟΙΜΗΝ, ΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ
G1492
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: OY-dah
Translations: know, understand, perceive, be aware of
Notes: This verb means 'to know' or 'to understand'. It is a perfect tense verb that functions with a present meaning, indicating a state of knowing that has resulted from a past act of perceiving or learning. It is often used to express a deep, intuitive, or experiential knowledge, as opposed to merely intellectual knowledge. It can be used with an accusative object, or with a clause introduced by 'ὅτι' (that) or an interrogative pronoun.
Inflection: Perfect, Active, Indicative, 1st Person, Singular
Synonyms: ΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ, ΕΠΙΓΙΝΩΣΚΩ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *weyd- 'to see, to know'. In Greek, it developed into a perfect tense verb with a present meaning, signifying a state of knowing that comes from having seen or perceived.
G3754
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Part of Speech: Conjunction, Relative Pronoun
Sounds like: OH-tee
Translations: that, because, for, since, how, what, which
Notes: ΟΤΙ is a versatile word in Koine Greek, primarily functioning as a conjunction meaning 'that', 'because', 'for', or 'since'. It can introduce a clause explaining a reason or consequence, or it can introduce direct speech, similar to how quotation marks function in English. It can also act as a relative pronoun meaning 'what' or 'which'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΔΙΟΤΙ, ΕΠΕΙ, ΓΑΡ
Etymology: The word ΟΤΙ is derived from the neuter accusative singular of the relative pronoun ὅστις (hostis), meaning 'whoever, whatever'. Over time, it evolved to function primarily as a conjunction.
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Relative Pronoun, Letter
Sounds like: OH
Translations: the, who, which, O
Notes: Ο is primarily the masculine singular nominative form of the definite article 'the'. It is used to specify a noun, similar to 'the' in English. It can also function as a relative pronoun, meaning 'who' or 'which', introducing a relative clause. Additionally, 'Ο' is the fifteenth letter of the Greek alphabet, Omicron, which corresponds to the short 'o' sound.
Inflection: Masculine, Singular, Nominative (for the article/relative pronoun); Does not inflect (for the letter)
Etymology: The definite article 'Ο' derives from Proto-Indo-European. The letter 'Ο' (Omicron) is derived from the Phoenician letter 'ayin'.
G1401
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: DOO-los
Translations: servant, a servant, slave, a slave, bondservant, a bondservant
Notes: The word "δούλος" (doulos) refers to a servant, slave, or bondservant. In ancient Greek society, a δούλος was typically someone who was the property of another, lacking personal rights and serving their master. However, in a religious context, it can also denote a devoted servant of God, emphasizing willing submission and loyalty rather than forced servitude.
Inflection: Singular, Masculine, Nominative
Synonyms: ΘΕΡΑΠΩΝ, ΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣ
Etymology: The word "δούλος" is of uncertain origin, possibly pre-Greek. It is thought to be related to the concept of being bound or enslaved.
G3588, G3778
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Part of Speech: Definite Article, Demonstrative Pronoun, Particle
Sounds like: too
Translations: of the, of him, of it, of this, to, in order to
Notes: This word is a form of the definite article 'the' or a demonstrative pronoun 'this/that'. It is most commonly used to indicate possession or relationship, translating as 'of the' or 'of him/it'. It can also be used before an infinitive verb to express purpose, meaning 'to' or 'in order to'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine or Neuter
Etymology: The word 'Ο' (ho), from which 'ΤΟΥ' is derived, comes from Proto-Indo-European. It is an ancient word that has evolved to serve various grammatical functions in Greek.
G2316
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: THAY-oo
Translations: of God, of a God
Notes: This word is the genitive singular form of the noun 'ΘΕΟΣ' (theos), meaning 'God' or 'a god'. In Koine Greek, the genitive case often indicates possession, origin, or relationship, similar to the English 'of' or the possessive apostrophe 's'. Therefore, 'ΘΕΟΥ' typically translates to 'of God' or 'of a god', depending on the context. It can refer to the one true God or to a pagan deity.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Masculine
G2309
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: THEH-lee
Translations: he wants, she wants, it wants, he wills, she wills, it wills, he wishes, she wishes, it wishes
Notes: This is a verb meaning 'to want', 'to wish', or 'to will'. It is used to express desire, intention, or purpose. For example, it can be used in sentences like 'he wants to go' or 'she wills it to happen'.
Inflection: Third person singular, Present, Active, Indicative
Synonyms: ΒΟΥΛΟΜΑΙ, ΕΠΙΘΥΜΩ
G2198
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Part of Speech: Infinitive Verb
Sounds like: ZAYN
Translations: to live, to be alive
Notes: This is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'to live'. It signifies the act of living or being alive, often in a continuous sense. It is used to express the purpose or result of an action, or as the subject or object of another verb.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active
Etymology: From a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is probably of uncertain affinity. It refers to the act of living or being alive.
G5083
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: tay-RAY-say
Translations: he will keep, she will keep, it will keep, he will observe, she will observe, it will observe, he will guard, she will guard, it will guard, he will preserve, she will preserve, it will preserve
Notes: This word is a verb meaning to keep, observe, guard, or preserve. It is used to describe the act of maintaining something in a particular state, holding onto something, or obeying a command or law. It can also refer to watching over someone or something to protect them.
Inflection: Future Indicative, Active Voice, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΦΥΛΑΣΣΩ, ΔΙΑΤΗΡΕΩ, ΕΧΩ
G3588
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Part of Speech: Definite Article
Sounds like: TAS
Translations: the
Notes: ΤΑΣ is the definite article 'the' in Koine Greek. It is used to specify a particular noun, similar to 'the' in English. This specific form is used when the noun it modifies is feminine, plural, and in the accusative case, indicating the direct object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions.
Inflection: Feminine, Plural, Accusative
G1785
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: en-to-LAS
Translations: commandment, command, instruction, precept
Notes: This word refers to a command, instruction, or precept, often implying a divine or authoritative directive. It is frequently used in the context of God's laws or moral injunctions. It can be used in sentences to refer to a specific order or a general body of rules.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΤΑΓΜΑ, ΔΙΚΑΙΩΜΑ, ΝΟΜΟΣ
G5129
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective
Sounds like: TAH-oo-tas
Translations: these
Notes: This word is an inflected form of the demonstrative pronoun/adjective meaning "this" or "these." It is used to point out something specific, similar to how "this" or "these" are used in English. As an adjective, it modifies a noun, agreeing with it in gender, number, and case. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun.
Inflection: Accusative, Plural, Feminine
Synonyms: ΟΥ͂ΤΟΙ, ΟΥ͂ΤΟΣ
G3933
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: par-THEH-noos
Translations: virgins
Notes: This word refers to young, unmarried women, often implying virginity. It can be used to describe a maiden or a pure, chaste woman. In the provided context, it is used in the plural to refer to multiple young women.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΚΟΡΗ, ΝΥΜΦΗ
G1722
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Part of Speech: Preposition
Sounds like: en
Translations: in, on, among, with, by, at
Notes: This word is a common preposition in Koine Greek, primarily meaning 'in' or 'on'. It typically governs the dative case, indicating location, time, or means. Its precise translation can vary depending on the context, often conveying ideas like 'within,' 'among,' or 'by means of'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a preposition, it governs cases but does not change its own form).
Etymology: The Koine Greek preposition 'ἘΝ' derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *en, meaning 'in' or 'into'. It has cognates in many other Indo-European languages, reflecting its ancient origin.
G2513
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Part of Speech: Noun
Sounds like: ka-tha-RO-tee-tee
Translations: (in) purity, (in) cleanness, (in) innocence
Notes: This word refers to the state of being pure, clean, or innocent. It can describe physical cleanliness, moral purity, or ritual cleanness. In the provided context, it is used in the dative case, indicating the state or condition in which something is done or maintained, such as 'in purity'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Feminine
Synonyms: ΑΓΝΟΤΗΣ, ΚΑΘΑΡΙΣΜΟΣ
G2525
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: kah-tah-STEE-say
Translations: will appoint, will establish, will set, will make, will put
Notes: This word is a verb meaning 'to appoint,' 'to establish,' 'to set,' or 'to make.' It is often used in the context of placing someone in a position of authority or responsibility, or establishing something firmly. It can also mean to bring something into a certain state or condition.
Inflection: Future, Indicative, Active, Third Person Singular
Synonyms: ΤΙΘΗΜΙ, ΙΣΤΗΜΙ, ΟΡΙΖΩ
Etymology: The word ΚΑΘΙΣΤΗΜΙ is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΚΑΤΑ (kata), meaning 'down' or 'against,' and the verb ΙΣΤΗΜΙ (histemi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to cause to stand.' The combination implies setting something down firmly or establishing it.
G3778
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Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun, Demonstrative Adjective
Sounds like: TOW-tah
Translations: these, these things
Notes: This word is a demonstrative pronoun or adjective, meaning 'these' or 'these things'. It refers to something previously mentioned or understood from the context, pointing it out specifically. As a pronoun, it stands in place of a noun, while as an adjective, it modifies a noun.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Synonyms: ΟΔΕ, ΕΚΕΙΝΟΣ
G2036
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: ay-PONE
Translations: having said, saying, speaking, after saying
Notes: This word is an aorist active participle, meaning 'having said' or 'after saying'. It describes an action that was completed before the main verb of the sentence. It is often used to introduce direct or indirect speech, indicating that someone has spoken. For example, 'Having said this, he left.'
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine, Aorist Active Participle
Synonyms: ΛΕΓΩΝ, ΛΑΛΩΝ, ΦΑΣΚΩΝ
G3825
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Part of Speech: Adverb
Sounds like: PAH-lin
Translations: again, back, anew, once more, on the other hand, moreover, in turn
Notes: This word is an adverb meaning 'again' or 'back'. It is used to indicate a repetition of an action or a return to a previous state or place. It can also be used to introduce a contrasting idea, similar to 'on the other hand' or 'moreover'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Synonyms: ΑΥΘΙΣ, ΕΤΙ
Etymology: From Proto-Indo-European *kwel- (to turn, revolve). It refers to a turning back or repetition.
G3860
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Part of Speech: Verb
Sounds like: pah-reh-DOH-ken
Translations: handed over, delivered, gave up, betrayed, committed, entrusted
Notes: This is a compound verb formed from the preposition ΠΑΡΑ (para), meaning 'beside' or 'alongside', and the verb ΔΙΔΩΜΙ (didomi), meaning 'to give'. It generally means to hand something over to someone, to deliver, or to give up. Depending on the context, it can also mean to betray someone, to commit something to someone's care, or to entrust. It is often used in the sense of delivering someone into custody or handing over a tradition.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
Synonyms: ΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΕΠΙΔΙΔΩΜΙ, ΑΠΟΔΙΔΩΜΙ
G2564
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Part of Speech: Participle
Sounds like: kah-LEH-sas
Translations: having called, having invited, having summoned, having named
Notes: This word is an aorist active participle derived from the verb 'καλέω'. It describes an action that has been completed in the past, performed by the subject. It can mean 'having called' someone, 'having invited' them to an event, 'having summoned' them, or 'having named' them.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Participle, Masculine, Nominative, Singular
Synonyms: ΠΡΟΣΚΑΛΕΣΑΣ, ΕΠΙΚΑΛΕΣΑΣ, ΟΝΟΜΑΣΑΣ
G0846
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Part of Speech: Pronoun
Sounds like: ow-TAIS
Translations: (to) them, (for) them, (with) them, (by) them
Notes: This word is a third-person personal pronoun, specifically the dative plural feminine form. It means 'to them,' 'for them,' 'with them,' or 'by them,' referring to a group of feminine nouns or persons. It indicates the indirect object or the means/instrument of an action.
Inflection: Dative, Plural, Feminine
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