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Introduction

In this lesson, we will learn about Marathi conjunctions. Conjunctions are words or phrases that connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. They help to create a smooth flow of ideas and thoughts, making our language more expressive and effective. In Marathi, there are three types of conjunctions – coordinating, subordinating, and correlative. We will learn about each of these types in detail, along with examples and usage.

Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Punctuation & How to Use Have.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are used to connect two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. The most common coordinating conjunctions in Marathi are 'आणि' (ani) meaning 'and', 'किंवा' (kiva) meaning 'or', and 'परंतु' (parantu) meaning 'but'.

Here are some examples of coordinating conjunctions in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
फळे आणि तुप	phaḷe ani tup	Fruits and ghee
तू किंवा माझ्या बाबाने रेंगाळा दाखवला	tu kiva majhyā bābāne reṅgāḷā dākhavlā	You or my father showed the way
आमची दिले परंतु मन नाही	āmacī dile parantu man nāhī	We gave the heart but not our minds

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are used to connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on the independent clause for its meaning. The most common subordinating conjunctions in Marathi are 'जे' (je) meaning 'that', 'जेणेकरून' (jeṇekarūn) meaning 'because', and 'की' (kī) meaning 'that'.

Here are some examples of subordinating conjunctions in Marathi:

• ते माझ्यासोबत आले जे माझ्या शब्दात विश्वास केले नाही || te mājhyāsobat āle je mājhyā śabdāt viśvās kele nāhī || He came with me that didn't trust my words.
• तुम्ही काम करता जेणेकरून पैसे मिळाले || tumhī kām kartā jeṇekarūn paisē miḷālē || You got the money because you worked.
• मला माहित नाही की तू मुलांसोबत असतो || malā māhit nāhī kī tū mulānsobat astō || I don't know that you are with the children.

Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to connect words, phrases, and clauses of equal importance in a sentence. The most common correlative conjunctions in Marathi are 'ना...ना' (nā...nā) meaning 'neither...nor', 'किं...किं' (kin...kin) meaning 'both...and', and 'या...तो' (yā...tō) meaning 'either...or'.

Here are some examples of correlative conjunctions in Marathi:

• ती ना काम करते ना पुढे जाते || tī nā kām kartē nā puḍhē jātē || She neither works nor moves forward.
• तो जमिनीतलं फळ किं ग्रामातलं फळ किं खाऊन पाहिजेत || tō jaminitaḷaṃ phaḷ kin grāmātalaṃ phaḷ kin khāūn pāhijēt || Should one eat fruits from his land or from the village.
• माझा पेन या काखीतो || mājhā pēn yā kākhītō || My pen is either here or there.

Conclusion

Conjunctions are an essential part of our language that add meaning and value to our sentences. Knowing the different types of conjunctions and their usage can help us to construct better sentences and express our thoughts more clearly. In this lesson, we learned about coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions in Marathi, and how to use them in sentences. Keep practicing and using them in everyday conversation, and you'll develop a richer vocabulary and a more polished language style.

Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: 0 to A1 Course & Conditional Mood.

Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introductions

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Common Verbs and Adjectives

• Common Verbs
• Common Adjectives

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Questions and Answers

• Question Words
• Answering Questions

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Food and Dining

• Food Vocabulary
• Dining Phrases

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Marathi Festivals and Traditions

• Festivals
• Traditions

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation Vocabulary
• Accommodation Vocabulary

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Phrases

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Marathi Literature and Cinema

• Literature
• Cinema

Other Lessons

• Nouns namo नामो
• Future Tense
• Give your Opinion
• Answering Questions
• Questions
• Adverbs
• Conditional Mood
• Pronouns
• Devanagari script
• Adjectives

Sources

• Conjunctions & Fillers -Learn Marathi @ Mind ur Marathi
• Conjunctions in Marathi - Part 1 And,But,Because,So,That,Although ...
• Conjunction in English and Marathi - Learn Entry

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