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Modern Greek (1453-) → Grammar → Conditional and subjunctive mood

As a Modern Greek (1453-) language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the conditional and subjunctive mood in the Greek language. In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use the conditional and subjunctive mood, as well as the key differences between them.

Conditional Mood

The conditional mood is used to express hypothetical or uncertain situations, such as events that could happen in the future or situations that are unlikely to happen in the present. In Greek, the conditional mood is formed by using the particle θα (tha) followed by the simple past tense of the verb. Here are some examples:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Θα ήρθα (tha írtha) /ˈθa ˈirθa/ I would come
Θα έπαιρνα (tha épairna) /ˈθa ˈepɛrna/ I would take
Θα έκανα (tha ékana) /ˈθa ˈekana/ I would do

It is important to note that the conditional mood cannot be used with the present tense in Greek. Instead, the verb εάν (eán) followed by the present tense is used to express a hypothetical situation in the present.

Subjunctive Mood

The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, uncertainty, or hypothetical situations. In Greek, the subjunctive mood is formed by adding specific endings to the stem of the verb. These endings change depending on the tense and the type of verb. Here are the different endings for the present tense:

  • Verbs ending in -ω (o): -ω, -εις, -ει, -ούμε, -είτε, -ουν
  • Verbs ending in -ώ (ó): -ώ, -εις, -ει, -ούμε, -είτε, -ούν
  • Verbs ending in -άω (áo): -άω, -άεις, -άει, -άουμε, -άετε, -άουν

Here are some examples:

Modern Greek (1453-) Pronunciation English
Να έρθω (na értho) /na ˈerθo/ That I come
Να πιείς (na piís) /na piˈis/ That you drink
Να δουλέψει (na doulépsei) /na ðuˈlepsi/ That he/she works

The subjunctive mood can also be used in other tenses, such as the aorist and the perfect. To form the aorist subjunctive, the endings -σω, -σεις, -σει, -σωμεν, -σετε, -σουν are added to the aorist stem of the verb. To form the perfect subjunctive, the endings είναι, είς, εί, είμαστε, είστε, είναι are added to the perfect stem of the verb.

Key Differences

While both the conditional and subjunctive mood express hypothetical or uncertain situations, there are some key differences between them. The conditional mood refers to a possible or likely event, while the subjunctive mood refers to a hypothetical or unlikely event. Additionally, the conditional mood is used to express the conditional relationship between two events, while the subjunctive mood is used to express doubt or uncertainty about a single event.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have now learned about the conditional and subjunctive mood in the Greek language. Remember to practice using these moods in different scenarios to improve your language skills. In the next lesson, we will dive deeper into the present perfect and past perfect tense.


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