Language/Marathi/Grammar/Conjunctions
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.
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 |
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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.