Η αγγλική υποτακτική και οι υποθετικοί με αντιστροφή
I suggest he be, it's essential that she attend, Should you need, Were I to, Had I known.
Η υποτακτική (βασική μορφή)
Μετά από ρήματα και εκφράσεις απαίτησης ή σύστασης (suggest, recommend, insist, demand, require, it is essential / vital / important that), τα επίσημα Αγγλικά χρησιμοποιούν τη βασική μορφή σε όλα τα πρόσωπα, χωρίς -s και χωρίς «do» στην άρνηση.
- I suggest that he be present.Προτείνω να είναι παρών.
- It is essential that she attend the meeting.Είναι απαραίτητο να παραστεί στη σύσκεψη.
- They insisted that he not leave.Επέμειναν να μη φύγει.
Υποθετικοί με αντιστροφή (επίσημο ύφος)
| Κανονικό | Με αντιστροφή | Ελληνικά |
|---|---|---|
| If you should need help, call me. | Should you need help, call me. | Αν τυχόν χρειαστείτε βοήθεια… |
| If I were to accept, … | Were I to accept, … | Αν επρόκειτο να δεχτώ… |
| If I had known, I would have come. | Had I known, I would have come. | Αν το είχα ξέρει… |
Test yourself
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Συμπλήρωσε: The doctor recommended that she (rest).
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rest -
Ξαναγράψε: If you should have any questions, contact us. (Should…)
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Should you have any questions, contact us. -
Ξαναγράψε: If I had known the truth, I would have acted. (Had…)
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Had I known the truth, I would have acted. -
Ξαναγράψε: If he were to resign, … (Were…)
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Were he to resign, …