ko / kadar

When and Whenever

Level 4

Ko can introduce a particular time or occasion.

How It Works

Ko can introduce a particular time or occasion. Kadar typically frames a repeated or general situation. The distinction is about the context, not a ban on one tense.

For a repeated habit, Kadar dežuje, ostanem doma makes the recurring condition explicit. Ko je prišel describes one arrival. Ko can also occur in future instructions, so it is not restricted to past events.

Examples (3)

  1. Ko je prišel, smo začeli.

    When he arrived, we started.

  2. Kadar dežuje, ostanem doma.

    Whenever it rains, I stay at home.

  3. Pokliči me, ko prideš.

    Call me when you arrive.

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ko / kadarLevel 4When and Whenever

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Recognize time reference before distinguishing one occasion from a recurring situation.

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