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όταν
when /oˈtan/
conjunctionA1#444 most common
Example sentences
Όταν είμαι κουρασμένος, πηγαίνω για ύπνο.
When I am tired, I go to sleep.
Όταν βρέχει, παίρνω ομπρέλα.
When it rains, I take an umbrella.
Θα έρθω όταν τελειώσω τη δουλειά μου.
I will come when I finish my work.
Όταν ήμουν παιδί, έπαιζα έξω κάθε μέρα.
When I was a child, I played outside every day.
Είναι καλύτερα να μιλάς όταν οι άλλοι σε ακούνε.
It is better to speak when others are listening to you.
Όταν σκέφτομαι το μέλλον, νιώθω ενθουσιασμό.
When I think about the future, I feel excitement.
Word family
Etymology
The Modern Greek word 'όταν' meaning 'when' is derived from the Ancient Greek 'ὅτε' (hóte), which also means 'when'. This word is used as a conjunction to introduce temporal clauses. Over time, the form evolved into 'όταν' in Modern Greek, retaining its temporal conjunction function.
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