Using Conjunctions: 'i', 'a', 'ili'
Conjunctions are like connecting words that join words, phrases, or clauses. Three essential ones are:
- i: Simply means "and," connecting similar things. (e.g., Ja i ti - I and you. Čitam i pišem - I read and write.)
- a: Primarily means "but" when showing a contrast, or can also mean "and" to connect related but slightly different ideas. (e.g., On je učitelj, a ona je studentica - He is a teacher, but she is a student. Ja idem, a ti ostaješ - I am going, and you are staying.)
- ili: Means "or," offering an alternative. (e.g., Kava ili čaj? - Coffee or tea? Hoćete li doći ili ostati kod kuće? - Will you come or stay at home?)