Talk:ὑπό

This sentence may be impossible to comprehend for some non-native readers due to perceived ambiguity of what exactly the multiple 'or' words are referring (ie. if you were to formulate a logical formula with parentheses and logical ORs and so, in the simplest manner possible, while wanting to retain the clear meaning of this sentence: it is very hard to see how it should be done). The sentence:


 * under, that is, (with the genitive) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative) of place (whither [underneath] or where [below]) or time (when [at]): among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In compounds it retains the same genitive applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specifically covertly or moderately.


 * This entry was created by Dubaduba, Wiktionary's first Ancient Greek editor, who had a very distinct knack for creating utterly unintelligible garble. We've cleaned up most of their entries in the years since, but we seem to have missed this particular one.  I'll see if I can give it a bit of love....and sense.  -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 05:21, 26 October 2013 (UTC)


 * Done. Bear in mind that it is a preposition, and consequently defining it is a subtle and tricky thing, and so it's not as clear an entry as a noun or adjective would be.  Also, the entry will likely be even clearer when all of the quotes have the actual text right on the page, along with translations; this should be accomplished within the next few centuries, so you can start holding your breath.  In any case, it should be a little less confusing than it was.  -Atelaes λάλει ἐμοί 22:39, 26 October 2013 (UTC)