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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the topic of conjunctions in the Marathi language. Conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting words, phrases, and clauses, and they are essential for constructing meaningful and coherent sentences. By understanding how to use conjunctions effectively, you will be able to express complex ideas and relationships in your Marathi conversations and writing. This lesson will cover coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this important grammatical concept.

To navigate through this lesson, please use the table of contents below:

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions are used to join words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance. In Marathi, coordinating conjunctions are known as "संयोजक यंत्रो" (sanyojak yantra). These conjunctions are used to connect similar elements within a sentence.

Here are some common coordinating conjunctions in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
आणि	Aṇi	And
पण	Paṇa	But
किंवा	Kimvā	Or

Let's see some examples of coordinating conjunctions in action:

• माझं आणि तुमचं नाव काय आहे? (Mājhaṁ aṇi tumacaṁ nāva kāya āhe?) - What is my name and your name?
• तुम्ही जाता आहात, पण माझं कोणतं काम करायला आवडतं नाही. (Tumhī jātā āhāt, paṇa mājhaṁ koṇataṁ kāma karāyalā āvaḍataṁ nāhī.) - You are going, but I don't like the work I have to do.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions are used to join subordinate clauses to main clauses. These conjunctions indicate the relationship between the two clauses and show that one clause is dependent on the other. In Marathi, subordinating conjunctions are known as "अप्रयोजक यंत्रो" (aprayojak yantra).

Here are some common subordinating conjunctions in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
की	Kī	That
जेव्हा	Jevhā	When
कारण	Kāraṇa	Because

Let's see some examples of subordinating conjunctions in action:

• मी त्याला कसं म्हणायला की तिथं टाकलं नाही. (Mī tyālā kasaṁ mhaṇāyalā kī tithaṁ ṭākalaṁ nāhī.) - I don't know how to tell him that I won't be there.
• त्याने आपलं नाव द्यायला कारण तो आलं नाही. (Tyāne āpalaṁ nāva dyāyalā kāraṇa to ālaṁ nāhī.) - He didn't come because he wanted to give us his name.

Correlative Conjunctions

Correlative conjunctions are used in pairs to connect balanced elements within a sentence. These conjunctions join words, phrases, or clauses that have equal importance. In Marathi, correlative conjunctions are known as "संयोजक यंत्रो" (sanyojak yantra).

Here are some common correlative conjunctions in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English Translation
ना...ना	Nā...Nā	Neither...nor
किंवा...किंवा	Kimvā...Kimvā	Either...or
आणि...पण	Aṇi...Paṇa	Both...and

Let's see some examples of correlative conjunctions in action:

• माझं ना त्यांचं नाव कोणतं आहे. (Mājhaṁ nā tyāñcaṁ nāva koṇataṁ āhe.) - Neither my name nor their name is known.
• त्यांच्याकडे आहे किंवा घर जातो आहे. (Tyāñcyākaḍe āhe kimvā ghara jātō āhe.) - He is either at their place or going home.

Cultural Insights

Marathi conjunctions reflect the unique cultural and linguistic aspects of the Marathi language. While the basic usage of conjunctions remains consistent across regions, there may be regional variations in the choice of conjunctions or their placement within sentences. For example, in some parts of Maharashtra, the conjunction "तेव्हा" (tevhā) is used instead of "जेव्हा" (jevhā) to mean "when." These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Marathi language.

Marathi literature and poetry have also contributed to the development and usage of conjunctions. Marathi poets and authors frequently employ conjunctions to enhance the rhythm and flow of their writing, creating beautiful and expressive literary works.

Exercises

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate coordinating conjunctions:

• ते आणि ती एकाच विद्यालयात शिकतात. (Te aṇi tī ekāca vidyālayāta śikatāt.) - He and she study in the same school.
• तू पण खेळतो, ______ मी पण खेळतो. (Tū paṇa khēḷatō, ______ mī paṇa khēḷatō.) - You play, but I also play.

2. Complete the sentences using the appropriate subordinating conjunctions:

• माझं आवडतं नाटक, ______ त्याला आवडतं नाही. (Mājhaṁ āvaḍataṁ nāṭaka, ______ tyālā āvaḍataṁ nāhī.) - I like the play, but he doesn't like it.
• मी जेव्हा केल्यास ______ तुम्ही येईल. (Mī jevhā kēlyāsa ______ tumhī yēīla.) - When I do it, you will come.

3. Combine the given sentences using the appropriate correlative conjunctions:

• तिथं कोणताही साहित्य नाही. तिथं कोणताही कला नाही. (Tithaṁ kōṇatāhī sāhitya nāhī. Tithaṁ kōṇatāhī kalā nāhī.) - There is no literature there. There is no art there.
• त्याने टाकलं नाही. त्याने बघायला आलं नाही. (Tyāne ṭākalaṁ nāhī. Tyāne baghāyalā ālaṁ nāhī.) - He didn't keep it. He didn't come to see it.

Solutions

1. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate coordinating conjunctions:

• ते आणि ती एकाच विद्यालयात शिकतात. (Te aṇi tī ekāca vidyālayāta śikatāt.) - He and she study in the same school.
• तू पण खेळतो, पण मी पण खेळतो. (Tū paṇa khēḷatō, paṇa mī paṇa khēḷatō.) - You play, but I also play.

2. Complete the sentences using the appropriate subordinating conjunctions:

• माझं आवडतं नाटक, पण त्याला आवडतं नाही. (Mājhaṁ āvaḍataṁ nāṭaka, paṇa tyālā āvaḍataṁ nāhī.) - I like the play, but he doesn't like it.
• मी जेव्हा केल्यास तुम्ही येईल. (Mī jevhā kēlyāsa tumhī yēīla.) - When I do it, you will come.

3. Combine the given sentences using the appropriate correlative conjunctions:

• तिथं कोणताही साहित्य किंवा कला नाही. (Tithaṁ kōṇatāhī sāhitya kimvā kalā nāhī.) - There is neither literature nor art there.
• त्याने टाकलं नाही किंवा बघायला आलं नाही. (Tyāne ṭākalaṁ nāhī kimvā baghāyalā ālaṁ nāhī.) - He neither kept it nor came to see it.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the lesson on conjunctions in Marathi. By understanding the different types of conjunctions and their usage, you can now connect words, phrases, and clauses effectively in your Marathi communication. Practice using conjunctions in your conversations and writing to further enhance your language skills. Keep exploring the beauty of the Marathi language, and continue your journey towards mastering Marathi grammar and vocabulary.

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

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

Other Lessons

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

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