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Level 4Sounds Like an kai

Αν και introduces a concession: something holds despite a reason to expect otherwise.

How It Works

Αν και introduces a concession: something holds despite a reason to expect otherwise.

Unlike conditional αν, this construction normally presents the subordinate situation as a fact. Ordinary finite tenses express the appropriate time; do not treat every initial αν as conditional.

GreekMeaning
Αν και βρέχει, θα φύγω.Although it is raining, I will leave.
Ήρθε αν και ήταν κουρασμένος.He came although he was tired.
Αν και μικρό, είναι άνετο.Although small, it is comfortable.

Examples (3)

  1. Αν και βρέχει, θα φύγω.

    Although it is raining, I will leave.

  2. Ήρθε αν και ήταν κουρασμένος.

    He came although he was tired.

  3. Αν και μικρό, είναι άνετο.

    Although small, it is comfortable.

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