Using Conjunctions: 'i', 'lub', 'a'
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 ty - I and you. Czytam i piszę - I read and write.)
- lub: Means "or," offering an alternative. (e.g., Kawa lub herbata? - Coffee or tea? Przyjdziecie lub zostaniecie w domu? - Will you come or stay home?)
- a: Primarily means "but" when showing a contrast, or can also mean "and" to connect related but slightly different ideas. (e.g., On jest nauczycielem, a ona jest studentką - He is a teacher, but she is a student. Ja idę, a ty zostajesz - I am going, and you are staying.)