Even Were Something to Happen
Και να can introduce a hypothetical concession whose result does not change.
How It Works
Και να can introduce a hypothetical concession whose result does not change.
The construction differs from simple coordination with και. The surrounding clause and stress make the concessive reading clear; tense can mark greater hypothetical distance.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Και να έρθει, δεν θα τον δω. | Even if he comes, I will not see him. |
| Και να ήξερα, δεν θα έλεγα. | Even if I knew, I would not say. |
| Και να βρέξει, θα φύγουμε. | Even if it rains, we will leave. |
Examples (3)
- Και να έρθει, δεν θα τον δω.
Even if he comes, I will not see him.
- Και να ήξερα, δεν θα έλεγα.
Even if I knew, I would not say.
- Και να βρέξει, θα φύγουμε.
Even if it rains, we will leave.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize concession before contrasting an established fact with a hypothetical conceded condition.
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