exclamation

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Syntax of the infinitive › independent

Infinitive in Exclamations.—The infinitive is often used in exclamations of surprise or indignation. The subject stands in the accusative.

ἐμὲ παθεῖν τάδε that I should suffer this! A. Eum. 837, τοιουτονῑ̀ τρέφειν κύνα to keep a dog like that! Ar. Vesp. 835.

On the infinitive with ἐφ᾽ ᾧ (ἐφ᾽ ᾧτε) see 2279; with πρίν, see 2453.

In the index: Exclamations · Indignation · Infinitive · Surprise