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No. 33 in Greek

όταν

The Greek word "όταν" means "when."

In a sentence

  • Όταν έβρεχε, μέναμε στο σπίτι.

    When it was raining, we stayed at home.

    'Όταν' is used as a conjunction introducing a temporal clause in the past.

  • Όταν συναντήσω την Άννα, θα της πω τα νέα.

    When I meet Anna, I will tell her the news.

    'Όταν' here introduces a future-time dependant temporal clause.

  • Όταν έχεις ερωτήσεις, μη διστάζεις να ρωτήσεις.

    When you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.

    This usage of 'όταν' introduces a general condition applicable to multiple instances in time.

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