Open Conditions With Αν
Αν introduces an open condition whose fulfillment is possible or undecided.
How It Works
Αν introduces an open condition whose fulfillment is possible or undecided.
The condition and result each choose a tense and aspect appropriate to their meaning. Future conditions commonly use a dependent perfective form after αν, with θα in the result clause.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Αν έρθεις, θα φάμε. | If you come, we will eat. |
| Αν βρέχει, μένω μέσα. | If it is raining, I stay inside. |
| Αν θέλεις, πάμε. | If you want, let's go. |
Examples (3)
- Αν έρθεις, θα φάμε.
If you come, we will eat.
- Αν βρέχει, μένω μέσα.
If it is raining, I stay inside.
- Αν θέλεις, πάμε.
If you want, let's go.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize the dependent perfective stem before contrasting aspect or using it in a future or open-condition environment.
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Patterns that build on this one.
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