δεν θα

Negating the Future

Level 2Sounds Like den tha

Place δεν before θα to negate an ordinary future statement.

How It Works

Place δεν before θα to negate an ordinary future statement.

An object clitic follows θα and precedes the verb. Μη(ν) is used in negative να-clauses and prohibitions, rather than as the ordinary negative particle for a θα-statement.

GreekMeaning
Δεν θα φύγω.I will not leave.
Δεν θα το δω.I will not see it.
Δεν θα περιμένουμε.We will not wait.

Examples (3)

  1. Δεν θα φύγω.

    I will not leave.

  2. Δεν θα το δω.

    I will not see it.

  3. Δεν θα περιμένουμε.

    We will not wait.

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δεν θαLevel 2Negating the Future

Learn This First

Recognize the θα future construction before placing its ordinary indicative negation.

Words in This Pattern

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