The Subjunctive Mood
In general
The subjunctive mood presents the action or the event as something wanted or expected.It indicates what the subject of the verb wants, can, may, must do or is expecting to do.
It is often used after verbs like θέλω (want), μπορώ (can, may), πρέπει (must), ελπίζω (hope), σκέφτομαι (think of), εύχομαι (wish) etc.
It can be Continuous or Simple Subjunctive. It is used to show continuation (Continuous Subjunctive) or non-continuation (Simple Subjunctive) of the action and not the time aspect (present, past, future)
It is preceded by the particles να [to], για να [in order to], όταν [when], πριν[before], αν [if], ας [ let’s], να μη(ν) [ not to], μην [ don’t]etc.
Continuous subjunctive
The Continuous subjunctive shows continuation or repetition. The action expressed by the verb is ongoing or repeated.
FORMATION
The Continuous Subjunctive (for active verbs) is formed by:The active verb in the Simple Present form
The particles να, για να, όταν, πριν, αν, ας, αν etc. before the verb or
The particle μη(ν), for prohibitive usage.
| Verb in the Simple Present | Continuous Subjunctive | Verb in the Simple Present | Conntinuous Subjunctive |
