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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Past-Tense-Regular-Verbs|Past Tense Regular Verbs]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Present-Tense-Regular-Verbs|Present Tense Regular Verbs]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Tunisian-Arabic|Indefinite Articles in Tunisian Arabic]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Imperative-Mood|Imperative Mood]] | |||
* [[Language/Tunisian-arabic/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Tunisian-Arabic|Past Participle in Tunisian Arabic]] | |||
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In this lesson, you will learn about the common conjunctions used in Tunisian Arabic. A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases or clauses. Conjunctions are essential to make meaningful sentences in any language. Understanding the usage of conjunctions will help you to communicate effectively in Tunisian Arabic.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions join two or more elements of equal syntactic importance in a sentence. They can join words, phrases or clauses. In Tunisian Arabic, there are four coordinating conjunctions:
- "و" (wa) - and
- "أو" (aw) - or
- "بس" (bs) - but
- "لكن" (lakin) - but
Examples:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| تحب الفطائر والماء | t7eb el-f6a9er w lma | You like pancakes and water. |
| تحب الفطائر أو البيتزا | t7eb el-f6a9er aw el-biitza | You like pancakes or pizza. |
| تحب الفطائر، بس تكره الشطة | t7eb el-f6a9er, bs tikrah e(sh)shta | You like pancakes, but you hate hot sauce. |
| تحب الفطائر، لكن تكره الشطة | t7eb el-f6a9er, lakin tikrah e(sh)shta | You like pancakes, but you hate hot sauce. |
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to a main clause. They introduce the dependent clause, which relies on the main clause to make sense. In Tunisian Arabic, the most common subordinating conjunctions include:
- "أن" (enn) - that
- "لمّا" (lemma) - when
- "إلى أن" (ila enn) - until
- "قبل ما" (9bal ma) - before
- "بعد ما" (ba3ed ma) - after
- "لمّا" (lemma) - when
- "لو" (law) - if
- "عندما" (3indama) - when
Examples:
| Tunisian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أكلت حتة الغاتو، لمّا كانت ساخنة | akl(t) 7etta el-9aatu, lemma k(a)nat sakhna | I ate a piece of cake when it was hot. |
| تحب تلعب معانا إلى أن تتعب | t7eb tl3eb ma3na illa enn tta3b | You like to play with us until you get tired. |
| بروح قبل ما تصلوا | barou(2) 9bal ma tsellu | I will go before you arrive. |
| بروح بعد مa تصلوا | barou(2) ba3ed ma tsellu | I will go after you arrive. |
| لو تحمّس الفريق، راهي يفوزو | law tahmass el-frii9, ra7i(y) yfouzu | If the team gets motivated, they will win. |
| عندما تشرق الشمس، يستيقظ المزارعون | 3indama tschir9 e(sh)shams, ystigzu el-mzar3uun | When the sun rises, the farmers wake up. |
These conjunctions are important for forming complex sentences in Tunisian Arabic. They allow you to express complex ideas and thoughts, which is essential for everyday communication.
Coordinating versus Subordinating Conjunctions
It is important to understand the difference between coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions join elements of equal syntactic importance, while subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to a main clause. Understanding this difference will help you to use conjunctions correctly in Tunisian Arabic.
Conclusion
Conjunctions are essential elements of any language. In Tunisian Arabic, coordinating and subordinating conjunctions are used to join words, phrases and clauses to make meaningful sentences. By understanding the different types of conjunctions and their usage, you will be able to communicate more effectively. Practice using conjunctions in your speech and writing to improve your Tunisian Arabic skills.