Movable nu

Movable nu may appear at the end of certain forms of verbs, nouns, and adjectives. In grammatical paradigms, it is usually written with a parenthesis to indicate that it is optional. ==Usage==

Movable nu is used before words starting in a vowel to prevent hiatus. • πᾶσιν ἔλεγεν ἐκεῖνα "he said those things to everyone" It is often omitted before consonants, but may be included there to produce a heavy syllable where the poetic meter requires one • πᾶσι λέγουσι ταῦτα "they say these things to everyone" • πᾶσι λέγουσιν ταῦτα "they say these things to everyone" with the dactylic pattern – ⏑ ⏑ | – – | – × It is often used at the end of clauses or verses. ==See also==