ὁπόταν
conjunction (temporal/conditional p...
conjunction (temporal/conditional particle combination)
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Added Mar 15, 2026
Definition
Whenever, as often as; a temporal conjunction introducing a clause with ἄν, typically with the subjunctive, meaning “whenever” or “when(ever) it happens that.”
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Grammatical Analysis
"ὁπόταν"
Type: subordinating
Formation: ὁπό- (relative base, from ὅς/ὅ) + ἄν (modal particle)
Function: introduces an indefinite/iterative temporal subordinate clause meaning 'whenever' / 'when(ever)'
Governing construction: regularly with the subjunctive in the subordinate clause (due to ἄν), often with present subjunctive for repeated/general time and aorist subjunctive for future event-completion