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δέ
DEH
but, and, now
postpositive conjunction
Appears 2792× in the Greek New Testament — among the most common words in the Greek New Testament.

In the New Testament

Always the SECOND word in its clause — never first. Softer contrast than ἀλλά.

Memory Hook

DEH — "Yeah that... BUT..." — a soft pivot every single time.

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