όταν
When Clauses
Όταν introduces a time clause meaning when or whenever.
How It Works
Όταν introduces a time clause meaning when or whenever.
The verb's aspect distinguishes a whole future event from recurring or ongoing activity. Future time in the όταν-clause commonly uses a dependent form without adding θα.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Όταν έρθεις, θα φάμε. | When you come, we will eat. |
| Όταν βρέχει, μένω μέσα. | When it rains, I stay inside. |
| Όταν ήρθα, κοιμόταν. | When I came, he or she was sleeping. |
Examples (3)
- Όταν έρθεις, θα φάμε.
When you come, we will eat.
- Όταν βρέχει, μένω μέσα.
When it rains, I stay inside.
- Όταν ήρθα, κοιμόταν.
When I came, he or she was sleeping.
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize a time relation before linking it to a full finite clause.
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