Open Conditions With ako

Open Conditions

Level 4

A real condition uses ako + present in the if-part and the future or imperative in the result.

How It Works

Use ako when the condition is a real possibility. The if-part uses the present. The result can be future, present or a command.

ResultExample
futureAko Amir dođe, javit ću ti.
presentAko ne učiš, ne razumiješ.
commandAko imaš vremena, dođi na kafu.

For a negative condition, put ne before the verb: Ako ne padne kiša, idemo u Jajce. The same condition can also begin with ukoliko in formal writing. The ako part can go first or last.

For something unlikely or unreal, Bosnian uses da or bi instead. See the unreal condition lesson.

Examples (5)

  1. Ako pada kiša, ostat ćemo kod kuće.

    If it rains, we will stay at home.

    Present after ako.

  2. Ako imaš vremena, dođi na kafu.

    If you have time, come for coffee.

    Result is a command.

  3. Ako Amir dođe, javit ću ti.

    If Amir comes, I will tell you.

    Perfective present.

  4. Ako ne učiš, nećeš položiti ispit.

    If you do not study, you will not pass the exam.

    Negative condition.

  5. Idem na Trebević ako bude lijepo.

    I am going to Trebević if it is nice.

    Ako can come last.

Common Mistakes

  • Using ću after ako

    Ako ću imati vremena, doći ću.
    Ako imam vremena, doći ću.

    Put the if-part in the present.

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A real condition uses ako.

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