Understanding Macedonian Conjunctions
Conjunctions are special words that help us connect other words, phrases, or sentences. They are like glue, making sure everything sticks together nicely.
Important Points
- Coordinating Conjunctions
- Subordinating Conjunctions
- Correlative Conjunctions
Coordinating Conjunctions
These conjunctions connect words, phrases, or sentences that are equal or similar. Think of them like a bridge connecting two sides.
Important Points
- и (and)
- или (or)
- но (but)
- а (and/but)
Examples
- Јас сакам јаболка и банани.
- Ти сакаш ли чоколадо или ванила?
- Тој е добар, но таа е подобра.
Subordinating Conjunctions
These conjunctions connect a main sentence with a less important one. They show a relationship, like cause or time.
Important Points
- зашто (because)
- ако (if)
- кога (when)
- додека (while)
Examples
- Јас ќе одам дома зашто врне.
- Ќе играме надвор ако не врне.
- Тој дојде кога јас заминав.
These are pairs of conjunctions that work together. They connect different parts of a sentence, showing a special relationship.
Important Points
- и...и (both...and)
- ни...ни (neither...nor)
- ли...ли (either...or)
Examples
- И Марија и Ана дојдоа.
- Тој ни јаде ни пие.
- Можеш ли да дојдеш ли да останеш.