ἄφνω

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Related to ἐξαίφνης (exaíphnēs), αἴφνης (aíphnēs, “suddenly”), ἐξᾰπίνης (exapínēs, “id”), of uncertain origin. One theory derives the word from Proto-Indo-European *h₂egʷʰ-, shared with Sanskrit अह्नाय (ahnāya, “instantly, at once”). However, Beekes, noting the π/φ variation in the word's relatives, suggests Pre-Greek origin.[1]

Pronunciation

 

Adverb

ἄφνω • (áphnō)

  1. unawares, of a sudden
  2. suddenly, unexpectedly

References

  1. ^ Beekes, Robert S. P. (2010) “ἄφνω”, in Etymological Dictionary of Greek (Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series; 10), with the assistance of Lucien van Beek, Leiden, Boston: Brill, →ISBN, page 178

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