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	~~<h1>~~Conjunctions in Lingala~~</h1>~~		==Conjunctions in Lingala==

	<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to use conjunctions in Lingala to connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. Conjunctions are important because they help us understand how different parts of a sentence are related to each other.</p>		<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to use conjunctions in Lingala to connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. Conjunctions are important because they help us understand how different parts of a sentence are related to each other.</p>

	~~<h2>~~What are Conjunctions?~~</h2>~~		==What are Conjunctions?==

	<p>A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. There are several types of conjunctions, including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.</p>		<p>A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. There are several types of conjunctions, including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.</p>

	~~<h2>~~Coordinating Conjunctions~~</h2>~~		==Coordinating Conjunctions==

	<p>Coordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in Lingala:</p>		<p>Coordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in Lingala:</p>
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	~~<h2>~~Subordinating Conjunctions~~</h2>~~		==Subordinating Conjunctions==

	<p>Subordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect clauses of unequal importance in a sentence. The subordinate clause usually depends on the main clause for its meaning. There are several subordinating conjunctions in Lingala, including:</p>		<p>Subordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect clauses of unequal importance in a sentence. The subordinate clause usually depends on the main clause for its meaning. There are several subordinating conjunctions in Lingala, including:</p>
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	~~<h2>~~Correlative Conjunctions~~</h2>~~		==Correlative Conjunctions==

	<p>Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They include:</p>		<p>Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They include:</p>
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	<p>Conjunctions are important in Lingala because they help us connect words, phrases and clauses in a sentence. Whether it's coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or correlative conjunctions, conjunctions help us understand the meaning of a sentence in full.</p>		<p>Conjunctions are important in Lingala because they help us connect words, phrases and clauses in a sentence. Whether it's coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or correlative conjunctions, conjunctions help us understand the meaning of a sentence in full.</p>
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<h1>Conjunctions in Lingala</h1>

<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to use conjunctions in Lingala to connect words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence. Conjunctions are important because they help us understand how different parts of a sentence are related to each other.</p>

<h2>What are Conjunctions?</h2>

<p>A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. There are several types of conjunctions, including coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, and correlative conjunctions.</p>

<h2>Coordinating Conjunctions</h2>

<p>Coordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance in a sentence. There are seven coordinating conjunctions in Lingala:</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Lingala</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ni</td>
<td>/ni/</td>
<td>and</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ki</td>
<td>/ki/</td>
<td>or</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ma</td>
<td>/ma/</td>
<td>but</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>na</td>
<td>/na/</td>
<td>with</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>po</td>
<td>/po/</td>
<td>so</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>to</td>
<td>/to/</td>
<td>for</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ge</td>
<td>/ge/</td>
<td>because</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>Examples:</p>

<ul>
<li><em>Ngai na yo</em> - Me and you</li>
<li><em>Moto abumbaka ndengele <b>ma</b> benga te</em> - A person can make mistakes, but a machine cannot.</li>
<li><em>Nazali <b>ki</b> muana ya pamba nanga nde motema na ngai eza lokola mabele</em> - Am I a spoiled child or is my heart like a rock?</li>
<li><em>Ngai na mosala na yo eh</em> - Me and you with food</li>
</ul>

<h2>Subordinating Conjunctions</h2>

<p>Subordinating conjunctions are conjunctions that connect clauses of unequal importance in a sentence. The subordinate clause usually depends on the main clause for its meaning. There are several subordinating conjunctions in Lingala, including:</p>

<table class="wikitable">
<tr>
<th>Lingala</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>bokono</td>
<td>/bɔkɔnɔ/</td>
<td>although</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>po to</td>
<td>/pɔ tɔ/</td>
<td>so that</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>kasi</td>
<td>/kasi/</td>
<td>but</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>te</td>
<td>/te/</td>
<td>not</td>
</tr>
</table>

<p>Examples:</p>

<ul>
<li><em>Ngai nazali yango <b>te</b> po na kufa moto</em> - I don't want that to happen because someone could die</li>
<li><em>Ngai nazalaki ko zala kombo na yo <b>bokono</b> ozali kobanga nga</em> - I was going to marry you although you didn't love me</li>
</ul>

<h2>Correlative Conjunctions</h2>

<p>Correlative conjunctions are pairs of conjunctions that work together to connect words, phrases, or clauses. They include:</p>

<ul>
<li><em>mo...mo</em> - both...and</li>
<li><em>et...et</em> - neither...nor</li>
<li><em>na...na</em> - either...or</li>
</ul>

<p>Examples:</p>

<ul>
<li><em>Nazali ko koma <b>mo</b> lokota na yo <b>mo</b></em> - I eat both meat and vegetables</li>
<li><em>Ngai nazali ko bimisa ye kaka <b>et</b> ko kufa na ngai</em> - I will forgive him neither will I let him kill me</li>
</ul>

<h2>Summary</h2>

<p>Conjunctions are important in Lingala because they help us connect words, phrases and clauses in a sentence. Whether it's coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions, or correlative conjunctions, conjunctions help us understand the meaning of a sentence in full.</p>

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