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As a Romanian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that learning a new language is a thrilling experience. Romanian is an interesting language and Romania is a country of stark contrasts, which makes learning more fun. In this lesson, we will focus on basic conjunctions in the Romanian language.
== Introduction ==


Conjunctions are an essential part of any language because they help connect words, phrases, and clauses. In Romanian, there are different types of conjunctions, such as coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions. In this lesson, we will focus on the most basic conjunctions which include and, or, but, and because.  
Welcome to the lesson on basic conjunctions in Romanian! Conjunctions are essential elements of any language, including Romanian. They help us connect words, phrases, and clauses, allowing us to express complex ideas and relationships between different elements of a sentence. In this lesson, we will explore the most common and frequently used conjunctions in Romanian, such as "and," "or," "but," and "because." We will learn how to use them in various contexts and explore their nuances and subtleties. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of basic conjunctions in Romanian and be able to use them effectively in your conversations and writing. So let's get started!


== Coordinating Conjunctions ==
== Conjunctions in Romanian ==


Coordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that can join elements of equal importance in a sentence. The Romanian language has seven coordinating conjunctions, but we will focus on the ones that are considered the most basic.
=== "Și" (And) ===


=== Și (And) ===
The conjunction "și" is the equivalent of "and" in Romanian. It is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or complementary. Let's look at some examples:
This conjunction is used to connect elements that are alike or similar in a sentence.  


Example:
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{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Mănânc mere și pere || mənɨŋk mɛre ʃi ˈpere || I eat apples and pears
| Merele și perele || Meh-reh-leh see peh-reh-leh || Apples and pears
|-
| Eu și tu suntem prieteni || Yoo see too soo-nehm pree-eh-tyeh-nee || You and I are friends
|-
| Am citit și am înțeles cartea || Am chee-teet see am oon-tseh-les kahr-teh-ah || I read and understood the book
|-
|-
| Câinele și pisica sunt prieteni || ˈkɨnelje ʃi ˈpiska sunt priˈetenʲ || The dog and the cat are friends
| Maria și Andrei au mers la teatru || Mah-ree-ah see Ahn-drey ow mers lah teh-ah-troo || Maria and Andrei went to the theater
|}
|}


=== Sau (Or) ===
As you can see from the examples, "și" is used to join nouns, pronouns, and verbs to create a cohesive sentence. It is a versatile conjunction that can be used in various contexts.
This conjunction is used to connect elements that are dissimilar or to make a choice between two things.  
 
=== "Sau" (Or) ===
 
The conjunction "sau" is the equivalent of "or" in Romanian. It is used to present alternatives or choices. Let's look at some examples:


Example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Merg la plajă sau la munte || merɡ la ˈplaʒə sau la ˈmunte || I'm going to the beach or to the mountains
| Vrei cafea sau ceai? || Vray kah-feh-ah sow chy-ee || Do you want coffee or tea?
|-
| Mergem la film sau la teatru? || Mer-gem lah feelm sow lah teh-ah-troo || Shall we go to the cinema or the theater?
|-
| Ai nevoie de ajutor sau poți să te descurci singur? || Ay ney-oy-deh deh a-zoo-tor sow pohts sah teh des-koor-chi seeng-oor || Do you need help or can you manage on your own?
|-
|-
| Alegi să bei apă sau suc? || aˈled͡ʒi sə beɪ apə sau suk || Are you choosing to drink water or juice?
| Pui sau văcuță? || Poo-ee sow vah-kootsuh || Chicken or beef?
|}
|}


=== Dar (But) ===
"Sau" helps us present options or alternatives in a sentence. It allows us to express choice and select between different possibilities.
This conjunction is used to connect two elements that express a contrast or opposition.  
 
=== "Dar" (But) ===
 
The conjunction "dar" is the equivalent of "but" in Romanian. It is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory element in a sentence. Let's look at some examples:


Example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Vreau să merg la film, dar sunt obosit || vraʊ sə merɡ la film, dar sunt oboˈsit || I want to go to the movies, but I am tired
| Am fost la film, dar nu mi-a plăcut || Am fost lah feelm, dar noo mee-ah pluh-koot || I went to the cinema, but I didn't like it
|-
|-
| El vorbește română, dar nu înțelege tot || el vorˈbeʃte roˈmɨnə, dar nu ɨntseˈled͡ʒe tot || He speaks Romanian, but he doesn't understand everything
| Vreau să rămân, dar trebuie să plec || Vrow suh ruh-muhn, dar treh-boo-yeh suh plek || I want to stay, but I have to leave
|-
| E frumos, dar scump || Eh froo-mos, dar skoomp || It's beautiful, but expensive
|-
| Nu am timp acum, dar pot să te ajut mai târziu || Noo ahm teemp ah-coom, dar pot sah teh ah-joot my tur-zee-oo || I don't have time now, but I can help you later
|}
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=== Pentru că (Because) ===
"Dar" allows us to present a contrasting idea or introduce an unexpected element in a sentence. It helps us express a contradiction or counterpoint to the previous statement.
This conjunction is used to express a cause-and-effect relationship between two events.  
 
=== "Pentru că" (Because) ===
 
The conjunction "pentru că" is the equivalent of "because" in Romanian. It is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. Let's look at some examples:


Example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Nu vin la petrecere pentru că sunt bolnav || nu vin la petreˈt͡ʃere pentru kə sunt bolˈnav || I'm not coming to the party because I am sick
| Am plecat devreme pentru că aveam o întâlnire || Am pleh-kaht deh-vreh-meh pen-troo kah ah-vee-yahm oh oon-tuhn-yea-reh || I left early because I had a meeting
|-
|-
| A ieșit din casă mai devreme pentru că să ajungă la timp la concert || a ˈjeʃit dɨn kaˈʃə mai deˈvreme pentru kə sə aˈʒuŋɡə la timp la konˈt͡ʃert || He left the house earlier because he wants to arrive on time at the concert
| Nu pot veni la petrecere pentru că am o altă obligație || Noo pot ven-ee lah peh-treh-cheh-reh pen-troo kah am oh al-tah oblee-ga-tsyeh || I can't come to the party because I have another commitment
|-
| Am cumpărat cartea pentru că am auzit că este foarte bună || Am koom-puh-rat kahr-teh-ah pen-troo kah am ah-oo-zeet kah yes-teh fo-ahr-teh boo-nah || I bought the book because I heard it's very good
|-
| Mergem la plajă pentru că este o zi frumoasă || Mer-gem lah plah-ja pen-troo kah yes-teh oh zee froo-mo-ah-suh || We're going to the beach because it's a beautiful day
|}
|}


== Conclusion ==  
"Pentru că" helps us provide a reason or justification for something. It allows us to explain the cause or motivation behind a particular action or situation.
Learning basic conjunctions are important because they give the sentences context and express ideas more precisely. In this lesson, we have covered the four most basic conjunctions in the Romanian language. Keep practicing and you will soon master them.
 
== Exercises ==
 
Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Try to complete the following exercises by using the appropriate conjunction in each sentence. Solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.
 
1. Azi mergem la film ___ la teatru?
2. Vrei cafea ___ ceai?
3. Am fost la munte, ___ nu am avut timp să schiem.
4. ___ mă doare capul, voi merge la doctor.
5. Ai nevoie de bani ___ poți să împrumuți de la mine.
6. Nu pot să vin la petrecere ___ am o altă întâlnire.
7. A plecat repede ___ nu a spus nimic.
8. Mergem la mare ___ la munte.
 
== Solutions ==
 
1. Azi mergem la film sau la teatru?
2. Vrei cafea sau ceai?
3. Am fost la munte, dar nu am avut timp să schiem.
4. Dar mă doare capul, voi merge la doctor.
5. Ai nevoie de bani sau poți să împrumuți de la mine.
6. Nu pot să vin la petrecere pentru că am o altă întâlnire.
7. A plecat repede dar nu a spus nimic.
8. Mergem la mare sau la munte.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the basic conjunctions in Romanian. Conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting different elements of a sentence and expressing complex relationships and ideas. By mastering these basic conjunctions, you will be able to express yourself more effectively and communicate your thoughts and opinions with greater clarity. Keep practicing and using these conjunctions in your conversations and writing to reinforce your understanding and fluency in Romanian. Good luck with your language learning journey!


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==Sources==
* [https://www.romanianpod101.com/blog/2020/01/16/romanian-conjunctions/ Romanian Conjunctions: List of Romanian Linking Words]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_grammar Romanian grammar - Wikipedia]
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-use-the-Modal-Verb-“Must”-in-Romanian|How to use the Modal Verb “Must” in Romanian]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Advanced-Verb-Tenses|Advanced Verb Tenses]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/The-Accusative-Case-in-Romanian|The Accusative Case in Romanian]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Definite-Articles-in-Romanian|Definite Articles in Romanian]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Definite-and-Indefinite-Articles|Definite and Indefinite Articles]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Genitive-Case-in-Romanian|Genitive Case in Romanian]]
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Conditional-and-Subjunctive-Moods|Conditional and Subjunctive Moods]]


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on basic conjunctions in Romanian! Conjunctions are essential elements of any language, including Romanian. They help us connect words, phrases, and clauses, allowing us to express complex ideas and relationships between different elements of a sentence. In this lesson, we will explore the most common and frequently used conjunctions in Romanian, such as "and," "or," "but," and "because." We will learn how to use them in various contexts and explore their nuances and subtleties. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of basic conjunctions in Romanian and be able to use them effectively in your conversations and writing. So let's get started!

Conjunctions in Romanian[edit | edit source]

"Și" (And)[edit | edit source]

The conjunction "și" is the equivalent of "and" in Romanian. It is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or complementary. Let's look at some examples:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Merele și perele Meh-reh-leh see peh-reh-leh Apples and pears
Eu și tu suntem prieteni Yoo see too soo-nehm pree-eh-tyeh-nee You and I are friends
Am citit și am înțeles cartea Am chee-teet see am oon-tseh-les kahr-teh-ah I read and understood the book
Maria și Andrei au mers la teatru Mah-ree-ah see Ahn-drey ow mers lah teh-ah-troo Maria and Andrei went to the theater

As you can see from the examples, "și" is used to join nouns, pronouns, and verbs to create a cohesive sentence. It is a versatile conjunction that can be used in various contexts.

"Sau" (Or)[edit | edit source]

The conjunction "sau" is the equivalent of "or" in Romanian. It is used to present alternatives or choices. Let's look at some examples:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Vrei cafea sau ceai? Vray kah-feh-ah sow chy-ee Do you want coffee or tea?
Mergem la film sau la teatru? Mer-gem lah feelm sow lah teh-ah-troo Shall we go to the cinema or the theater?
Ai nevoie de ajutor sau poți să te descurci singur? Ay ney-oy-deh deh a-zoo-tor sow pohts sah teh des-koor-chi seeng-oor Do you need help or can you manage on your own?
Pui sau văcuță? Poo-ee sow vah-kootsuh Chicken or beef?

"Sau" helps us present options or alternatives in a sentence. It allows us to express choice and select between different possibilities.

"Dar" (But)[edit | edit source]

The conjunction "dar" is the equivalent of "but" in Romanian. It is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory element in a sentence. Let's look at some examples:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Am fost la film, dar nu mi-a plăcut Am fost lah feelm, dar noo mee-ah pluh-koot I went to the cinema, but I didn't like it
Vreau să rămân, dar trebuie să plec Vrow suh ruh-muhn, dar treh-boo-yeh suh plek I want to stay, but I have to leave
E frumos, dar scump Eh froo-mos, dar skoomp It's beautiful, but expensive
Nu am timp acum, dar pot să te ajut mai târziu Noo ahm teemp ah-coom, dar pot sah teh ah-joot my tur-zee-oo I don't have time now, but I can help you later

"Dar" allows us to present a contrasting idea or introduce an unexpected element in a sentence. It helps us express a contradiction or counterpoint to the previous statement.

"Pentru că" (Because)[edit | edit source]

The conjunction "pentru că" is the equivalent of "because" in Romanian. It is used to provide a reason or explanation for something. Let's look at some examples:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Am plecat devreme pentru că aveam o întâlnire Am pleh-kaht deh-vreh-meh pen-troo kah ah-vee-yahm oh oon-tuhn-yea-reh I left early because I had a meeting
Nu pot veni la petrecere pentru că am o altă obligație Noo pot ven-ee lah peh-treh-cheh-reh pen-troo kah am oh al-tah oblee-ga-tsyeh I can't come to the party because I have another commitment
Am cumpărat cartea pentru că am auzit că este foarte bună Am koom-puh-rat kahr-teh-ah pen-troo kah am ah-oo-zeet kah yes-teh fo-ahr-teh boo-nah I bought the book because I heard it's very good
Mergem la plajă pentru că este o zi frumoasă Mer-gem lah plah-ja pen-troo kah yes-teh oh zee froo-mo-ah-suh We're going to the beach because it's a beautiful day

"Pentru că" helps us provide a reason or justification for something. It allows us to explain the cause or motivation behind a particular action or situation.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Try to complete the following exercises by using the appropriate conjunction in each sentence. Solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.

1. Azi mergem la film ___ la teatru? 2. Vrei cafea ___ ceai? 3. Am fost la munte, ___ nu am avut timp să schiem. 4. ___ mă doare capul, voi merge la doctor. 5. Ai nevoie de bani ___ poți să împrumuți de la mine. 6. Nu pot să vin la petrecere ___ am o altă întâlnire. 7. A plecat repede ___ nu a spus nimic. 8. Mergem la mare ___ la munte.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

1. Azi mergem la film sau la teatru? 2. Vrei cafea sau ceai? 3. Am fost la munte, dar nu am avut timp să schiem. 4. Dar mă doare capul, voi merge la doctor. 5. Ai nevoie de bani sau poți să împrumuți de la mine. 6. Nu pot să vin la petrecere pentru că am o altă întâlnire. 7. A plecat repede dar nu a spus nimic. 8. Mergem la mare sau la munte.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the basic conjunctions in Romanian. Conjunctions play a crucial role in connecting different elements of a sentence and expressing complex relationships and ideas. By mastering these basic conjunctions, you will be able to express yourself more effectively and communicate your thoughts and opinions with greater clarity. Keep practicing and using these conjunctions in your conversations and writing to reinforce your understanding and fluency in Romanian. Good luck with your language learning journey!

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Adverbs


Family and Friends


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Food and Drinks


Questions and Negations


Locations and Directions


Plurals and Articles


Hobbies and Activities


Romanian Culture and Traditions


Imperatives and Requests


Travel and Transportation


Romanian Geography and History

Videos[edit | edit source]

Basic Romanian Grammar Lesson 1: Syntax - Building Sentences ...[edit | edit source]

Basic Romanian Grammar Lesson 7: Morphology - The Verb (1/3 ...[edit | edit source]

Basic Romanian Grammar Lesson 9: Morphology - The Preposition ...[edit | edit source]

Basic Romanian Grammar Lesson 6: Morphology - The Pronoun (2 ...[edit | edit source]



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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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