Real Conditional Clauses with "Ako"
To express a realistic condition and its consequence, use ako (if).
| if | ako |
In these real conditional sentences, the "if" clause usually takes the present tense. The main result clause often uses the future tense to describe what will logically happen if the condition is met.
| If you accept the offer, we will work together. | Ako prihvatiš ponudu, radit ćemo zajedno. |
| If you do not pay the bill, you will get a fine. | Ako ne platite račun, dobit ćete kaznu. |
Expressing Probability
You can add words like vjerojatno (probably) to the main clause to show that a consequence is likely, but not absolutely guaranteed.
| If he does not come on time, I will probably leave. | Ako on ne dođe na vrijeme, vjerojatno ću otići. |
| If there is no electricity, we will probably give up on the project. | Ako nema struje, vjerojatno ćemo odustati od projekta. |
Changing the Clause Order
Just like in English, the condition does not have to come at the beginning of the sentence. You can place the ako clause after the main result clause.
| This is the best opportunity if you want to succeed. | Ovo je najbolja prilika ako želiš uspjeti. |
Alternatives with "Inače"
To explain what will happen if a condition is not met, use inače (otherwise). It acts as a bridge to introduce the alternative consequence or negative contingency.
| otherwise | inače |
| We must accept that condition, otherwise there is no agreement. | Moramo prihvatiti taj uvjet, inače nema dogovora. |
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