Θα έρθω αμέσως, περίμενε δύο λεπτά.

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Breakdown of Θα έρθω αμέσως, περίμενε δύο λεπτά.

• περιμένω: to wait
• το λεπτό: the minute
• έρχομαι: to come

Questions & Answers about Θα έρθω αμέσως, περίμενε δύο λεπτά.

What does θα mean, and why is it θα έρθω and not θα έρχομαι?

• θα is the future particle; it marks future time.
• θα έρθω uses the perfective (aorist) stem and means a single, complete event: “I’ll come (once, soon).”
• θα έρχομαι uses the imperfective stem and means ongoing or habitual future: “I’ll be coming” (e.g., repeatedly) or “I’ll be on my way.” Example: Θα έρθω στις 9. = I’ll come at 9 (once). • Κάθε μέρα θα έρχομαι στις 9. = I’ll be coming every day at 9.

What exact form is έρθω? Is it a present form?

No. έρθω is the 1st person singular perfective subjunctive of έρχομαι (“to come”). In Modern Greek, the simple future is formed with θα + perfective subjunctive, hence θα έρθω. Other persons: θα έρθεις, θα έρθει, θα έρθουμε, θα έρθετε, θα έρθουν(ε).

Could I also say Έρχομαι αμέσως instead of Θα έρθω αμέσως?

Yes. Έρχομαι αμέσως = “I’m coming right now,” often used on the spot. Θα έρθω αμέσως = “I’ll come right away,” very soon but slightly more future-oriented. In everyday speech, both reassure immediate action.

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