This inferential particle draws a conclusion or invites agreement with a logical consequence. In John's Gospel, Pilate uses it when questioning Jesus about kingship: 'So then, you are a king?' The particle combines οὐκ and οὖν to create a tone of pressing inquiry or logical deduction. It functions as a discourse marker that signals the speaker is building toward or confirming an inference. The multilingual evidence shows varied approaches, reflecting its subtle connective function.