Using Conjunctions: 'i', 'a', 'abo'
Conjunctions are like connecting words that join words, phrases, or clauses. Three essential ones are:
- i: Simply means "and," connecting similar things. (e.g., Jo i ty - I and you. Czytóm i pisza - 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., Łon je utytelem, a łona je študyntkům - He is a teacher, but she is a student. Jo ida, a ty zostajesz - I am going, and you are staying.)
- abo: Means "or," offering an alternative. (e.g., Kawa abo tukej? - Coffee or here? Przijedziecie abo zostaniecie doma? - Will you come or stay at home?)