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Conjunctions in Lingala
In this lesson, you will learn how to use conjunctions in Lingala to connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. Conjunctions are important because they help us understand how different parts of a sentence are related to each other.
What are Conjunctions?
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. There are several types of conjunctions, including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in Lingala:
| Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ni | /ni/ | and |
| ki | /ki/ | or |
| ma | /ma/ | but |
| na | /na/ | with |
| po | /po/ | so |
| to | /to/ | for |
| ge | /ge/ | because |
Examples:
- Ngai na yo - Me and you
- Moto abumbaka ndengele ma benga te - A person can make mistakes, but a machine cannot.
- Nazali ki muana ya pamba nanga nde motema na ngai eza lokola mabele - Am I a spoiled child or is my heart like a rock?
- Ngai na mosala na yo eh - Me and you with food
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect clauses of unequal importance in a sentence. The subordinate clause usually depends on the main clause for its meaning. There are several subordinating conjunctions in Lingala, including:
| Lingala | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| bokono | /bɔkɔnɔ/ | although |
| po to | /pɔ tɔ/ | so that |
| kasi | /kasi/ | but |
| te | /te/ | not |
Examples:
- Ngai nazali yango te po na kufa moto - I don't want that to happen because someone could die
- Ngai nazalaki ko zala kombo na yo bokono ozali kobanga nga - I was going to marry you although you didn't love me
Correlative Conjunctions
Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They include:
- mo...mo - both...and
- et...et - neither...nor
- na...na - either...or
Examples:
- Nazali ko koma mo lokota na yo mo - I eat both meat and vegetables
- Ngai nazali ko bimisa ye kaka et ko kufa na ngai - I will forgive him neither will I let him kill me
Summary
Conjunctions are important in Lingala because they help us connect words, phrases and clauses in a sentence. Whether it's coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or correlative conjunctions, conjunctions help us understand the meaning of a sentence in full.
Other Lessons
- Irregular verbs – koya – to come
- Nouns
- Questions
- Using infinitive verb forms
- Descriptive Adjectives
- The present tense To be
- Singular and Plural Nouns
- Simple present tense
- 0 to A1 Course
- Subject Pronouns
Sources
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