εν

See also: εν-, ἐν, ἐν-, ἕν, and Appendix:Variations of "en"

Greek

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [en]

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἐν (en).

Preposition

εν (en) (formal)

  1. in, at, within

Antonyms

Usage notes

Derived terms

  • εν- (en-, within, in)
  • ενόσω (enóso, while), ἐν ὅσῳ

Etymology 2

The Ancient Greek ἕν (neutral of εἷς one) used in set phrases.

Numeral

εν (en)

  1. (archaic) Monotonic script of ἕν (hén)
    nominative and accusative neuter of ένας (énas) (one)

Usage notes

Used in gymnastics or military commands for marching:

εν δύο εν δυοen dýo en dyoone two one two
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