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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of Ukrainian conjunctions. Conjunctions are crucial in any language, acting as the glue that holds our sentences together. They help us connect words, phrases, and clauses, allowing us to express more complex ideas. In Ukrainian, just like in English, conjunctions play a significant role in crafting meaningful sentences.

Understanding conjunctions will not only enhance your ability to communicate effectively but will also deepen your understanding of sentence structure in Ukrainian. This lesson will introduce you to some of the most common conjunctions in Ukrainian, such as "and," "but," "or," and "because."

We will structure the lesson as follows:

• Introduction to Conjunctions

• Types of Conjunctions

• Coordinating Conjunctions

• Subordinating Conjunctions

• Examples of Conjunctions

• Practice Exercises

• Conclusion

Introduction to Conjunctions

Conjunctions are essential in Ukrainian grammar. They allow us to connect ideas and add depth to our sentences. Just as in English, we use conjunctions to link words, phrases, and clauses.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• The definition of conjunctions

• Types of conjunctions

• Examples to illustrate their usage

• Practice exercises to reinforce your learning

Types of Conjunctions

Ukrainian conjunctions can be broadly classified into two categories: coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses that are equal in structure. The most common coordinating conjunctions in Ukrainian are:

• і (and)

• але (but)

• або (or)

• та (and, as well as)

• однак (however)

Here’s a table to illustrate their usage:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я люблю каву і чай.	Ya lyublyu kavu i chay.	I love coffee and tea.
Вона читає, але я пишу.	Vona chytaye, ale ya pyshu.	She reads, but I write.
Ти хочеш чай або каву?	Ty khochesh chay abo kavu?	Do you want tea or coffee?
Він також піде.	Vin takozh pide.	He will go as well.
Я не можу, однак спробую.	Ya ne mozhu, odnak sprobuyu.	I can’t, however, I will try.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions connect dependent clauses to independent clauses. They show the relationship between the two clauses. Common subordinating conjunctions include:

• тому що (because)

• коли (when)

• якщо (if)

• хоча (although)

Here’s a table with examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я залишаюся вдома, тому що йде дощ.	Ya zalyshayusya vdoma, tomu shcho yde dosh.	I stay at home because it’s raining.
Коли ти прийдеш?	Koli ty priyidesh?	When will you come?
Якщо ти хочеш, ми можемо піти.	Yakscho ty khochesh, my mozhemo piti.	If you want, we can go.
Хоча він втомлений, він працює.	Khocha vin vtomlenyy, vin pratsyuye.	Although he is tired, he works.

Examples of Conjunctions

Let’s dig deeper into the usage of conjunctions with more examples to solidify our understanding.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating conjunctions join elements of the same grammatical type. Here are more examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я маю собаку і кота.	Ya mayu sobaku i kota.	I have a dog and a cat.
Вона любить книги, але я люблю фільми.	Vona lyubyt knyhy, ale ya lyublyu filmy.	She loves books, but I love movies.
Ти хочеш піти або залишитися?	Ty khochesh piti abo zalyshytysya?	Do you want to go or stay?
Ми можемо піти та погуляти.	My mozhemo piti ta pohulyaty.	We can go and walk.
Вона співає, однак я танцюю.	Vona spivaye, odnak ya tsyantsyuyu.	She sings, however, I dance.

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses. Here are additional examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я піду, коли закінчу роботу.	Ya pidu, koli zakinchyu robotu.	I will go when I finish work.
Якщо ти прийдеш, я буду радий.	Yakscho ty priyidesh, ya budu rady.	If you come, I will be happy.
Хоча вона пізно прийшла, ми всі були ще тут.	Khocha vona pizno pryishla, my vsi buly shche tut.	Although she came late, we were all still here.
Я не буду спати, тому що у мене іспит.	Ya ne budu spaty, tomu shcho u mene ispyt.	I won’t sleep because I have an exam.
Коли він приїде, ми підемо в кіно.	Koli vin priyide, my pidemo v kino.	When he arrives, we will go to the cinema.

Practice Exercises

Now that we have explored conjunctions in detail, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Here are some exercises to practice using conjunctions effectively.

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction (і, але, або, тому що, коли):

1. Я люблю фрукти, ____ я не люблю овочі.

2. Ти прийдеш ____ я приходжу?

3. Вона працює, ____ їй потрібно гроші.

4. Я не знаю, ____ ти прийдеш.

5. Він співає, ____ вона танцює.

Answers:

1. але

2. або

3. тому що

4. коли

5. і

2. Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian:

1. I want tea and coffee.

2. She reads books, but I watch movies.

3. Do you want to go or stay?

4. I will call you when I arrive.

5. Although it’s cold, we will go outside.

Answers:

1. Я хочу чай і каву.

2. Вона читає книги, але я дивлюся фільми.

3. Ти хочеш піти або залишитися?

4. Я зателефоную тобі, коли я приїду.

5. Хоча холодно, ми підемо на вулицю.

3. Match the conjunctions with their meanings:

• A. і

• B. але

• C. або

• D. тому що

• E. коли

1. because

2. when

3. and

4. but

5. or

Answers:

• A - 3

• B - 4

• C - 5

• D - 1

• E - 2

4. Create sentences using the following conjunctions:

1. і

2. але

3. або

4. тому що

5. коли

Sample Answers:

1. Я люблю яблука і груші.

2. Вона хоче піти, але у неї немає часу.

3. Ти хочеш чай або каву?

4. Я залишаюсь вдома, тому що йде дощ.

5. Ми підемо коли закінчимо уроки.

5. Choose the correct conjunction from the options:

1. Я хочу піти на прогулянку, ____ йде дощ. (і, але)

2. Ти можеш вибрати, ____ ти хочеш. (коли, або)

3. Вона танцює, ____ співає. (також, але)

4. Я не знаю, ____ мені це потрібно. (якщо, тому що)

5. ____ він прийде, ми будемо раді. (Коли, Але)

Answers:

1. але

2. або

3. також

4. якщо

5. Коли

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Ukrainian conjunctions! You’ve learned about the essential role conjunctions play in connecting ideas and forming coherent sentences. Practice using these conjunctions in your daily conversations, and soon you’ll find yourself navigating through the Ukrainian language with greater ease and confidence.

Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher. Вдалого навчання! (Happy learning!)

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

Sources

• The LingQ Ukrainian Grammar Guide - Conjunction
• Ukrainian grammar - Wikipedia

Other Lessons

• Pronouns
• Pronunciation Rules
• The Alphabet
• Nouns
• Present tense
• Possessive Pronouns
• Adjectives
• Questions
• Possessive pronouns
• 0 to A1 Course

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