SCONJ: subordinating conjunction
Definition
A subordinating conjunction is an invariable word introducing a subordinate clause, i.e., a clause which is dependent on a superordinate clause. A list of subordinate conjunctions can be found in Smyth 1920: 631 (and references therein).
Examples
- ὅτι “that”
- εἰ “if”
- ὅτε “when”
References
Smyth, Herbert Weir. 1920. A Greek Grammar for Colleges. New York: American Book Company (Perseus Digital Library; Internet Archive).
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