όποτε
Whenever
Όποτε introduces an unspecified or repeated time when something happens.
How It Works
Όποτε introduces an unspecified or repeated time when something happens.
Aspect and tense distinguish recurring situations from future occasions. It differs from interrogative πότε: όποτε links a relative time clause rather than asking for a time.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Έλα όποτε θέλεις. | Come whenever you want. |
| Όποτε έβρεχε, μέναμε μέσα. | Whenever it rained, we stayed inside. |
| Θα μιλήσουμε όποτε μπορέσεις. | We will talk whenever you can. |
Examples (3)
- Έλα όποτε θέλεις.
Come whenever you want.
- Όποτε έβρεχε, μέναμε μέσα.
Whenever it rained, we stayed inside.
- Θα μιλήσουμε όποτε μπορέσεις.
We will talk whenever you can.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize a finite time clause before specifying overlap, ordering, a boundary or repeated occasions.
Words in This Pattern
όποτε