Αν η πόλη είναι μακριά, θα έρθω αύριο.

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Breakdown of Αν η πόλη είναι μακριά, θα έρθω αύριο.

• αύριο: tomorrow
• έρχομαι: to come
• θα: will

Questions & Answers about Αν η πόλη είναι μακριά, θα έρθω αύριο.

What kind of conditional is this, and why is the present used in the if‑clause?

It’s a real (neutral) future condition. Greek typically uses the present indicative in the if‑clause to state a possible situation (Αν η πόλη είναι μακριά) and then uses θα + simple future in the main clause (θα έρθω) for the resulting action. The choice of simple future here (see below) presents a single, complete future event (coming tomorrow).

Why not say αν θα είναι or αν θα έρθω?

In standard Greek you don’t use θα in the conditional if‑clause. You say:

• Αν η πόλη είναι μακριά, θα έρθω αύριο. Use αν + θα only in indirect yes/no questions (not conditions), e.g. Δεν ξέρω αν θα έρθω (I don’t know if I will come).

What’s the difference between αν, εάν, and άμα?

• αν: the default everyday word for if.
• εάν: more formal/literary; fully interchangeable with αν in meaning.
• άμα: colloquial/informal for if/when, common in speech. Your sentence would also be fine as Άμα η πόλη είναι μακριά, θα έρθω αύριο.

Can I swap the clause order? What about the comma?

Yes. Both are fine:

• Αν η πόλη είναι μακριά, θα έρθω αύριο. (If‑clause first → comma required.)
• Θα έρθω αύριο αν η πόλη είναι μακριά. (Main clause first → usually no comma.)