Θα for an Inference

Level 5Sounds Like tha

Θα with a present or perfect form can express an inference about now or the past.

How It Works

Θα with a present or perfect form can express an inference about now or the past.

The particle does not always mark future time. Context distinguishes an estimate such as θα είναι σπίτι from a prediction; the speaker presents a reasoned guess rather than direct knowledge.

Greek	Meaning
Θα είναι σπίτι τώρα.	He or she is probably at home now.
Θα έχει φύγει ήδη.	He or she has probably left already.
Θα κοιμάται ακόμα.	He or she is probably still sleeping.

Examples (3)

Θα είναι σπίτι τώρα.
He or she is probably at home now.
Θα έχει φύγει ήδη.
He or she has probably left already.
Θα κοιμάται ακόμα.
He or she is probably still sleeping.

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Θα for an InferenceLevel 5

Learn This First

Recognize θα in an ordinary future before interpreting an inference or a story-relative later event.

θα + perfectiveThe Simple Future
Recognize θα in an ordinary future before interpreting an inference or a story-relative later event.
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