אם

Etymology 1
From.

Noun

 * 1)  mother one’s female parent
 * 2) mother, feminine originator or codifier
 * 1) mother, feminine originator or codifier

Etymology 2
From.

Conjunction

 * 1) if, whether
 * 2) in case, if
 * 3) or
 * 1) or
 * 1) or

Usage notes

 * Unlike English, future tense commonly occurs after.