Italian/Grammar/Conjunctions

Conjunctions / Congiunzioni
The Italian language offers a variety of conjunctions that are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses. Here are some commonly used conjunctions and their meanings:

Example: Studio duramente affinché possa ottenere buoni risultati (I study hard so that I can achieve good results).
 * affinché (so that): used to express purpose or intention.

Example: Non posso uscire perché sono malato (I cannot go out because I am sick).
 * perché (because): used to give a reason or cause.

Example:  Benché abbia studiato tanto, non ho superato l'esame (Although I studied a lot, I did not pass the exam).
 * benché, per quanto, sebbene (although): used to introduce a contrast or contradiction.

Example: Non verrò alla festa a meno che tu non venga anche tu (I will not come to the party unless you come too).
 * a meno che (unless): used to express a condition that must be met in order for something to happen.

Example: Preferirei parlare con lui prima che vada via (I would prefer to speak to him before he leaves).
 * prima che (before): used to indicate that an action or event takes place before another.

Example: Andrò a cena fuori dopo che avrò finito il lavoro (I will go out for dinner after I finish work).
 * dopo che (after): used to indicate that an action or event takes place after another.

Example: Puoi prendere la mia macchina purché la riporti entro le 8 (You can borrow my car provided that you return it by 8 o'clock).
 * purché (provided that): used to express a condition or requirement.

Example: Non posso cucinare senza che tu mi dia gli ingredienti (I cannot cook without you giving me the ingredients).
 * senza che (without): used to indicate the absence of something.

Example: Mi piace il calcio, ma non mi piace giocare (I like soccer, but I do not like playing).
 * ma (but): used to introduce a contrast or contradiction.

Example: Ho comprato pane e latte (I bought bread and milk).
 * e (and): used to connect two or more elements.

Example: Vuoi la pasta o la pizza? (Do you want pasta or pizza?).
 * o, oppure (or): used to present alternative options.

Example: Non voglio il caffè, voglio il tè invece (I do not want coffee, I want tea instead).
 * invece (instead): used to indicate a contrast or alternative.

Example: Ho studiato molto quindi mi aspetto un buon voto (I studied a lot, so I expect a good grade).
 * dunque, perciò, quindi (so, therefore): used to indicate a consequence or result.

Example: Nonostante piova, uscirò. (Despite the rain, I will go out.)
 * Nonostante (despite): Nonostante is used to express a contrast or opposition between two elements. It is used to introduce a subordinate clause that contradicts or goes against the main clause.

Example: Finché studierai, avrai successo. (As long as you study, you will succeed.)
 * Finché (as long as): Finché is used to express a condition or duration of time. It is equivalent to the English phrase "as long as" and introduces a subordinate clause that explains a condition that needs to be met.

Example: Se piove, starò a casa. (If it rains, I will stay at home.)
 * Se (if): Se is used to introduce a conditional clause. It is equivalent to the English word "if" and shows a possibility or requirement for something to happen.

Example: Non posso uscire poiché sono malato. (I can't go out since I am sick.)
 * Poiché (since): Poiché is used to indicate a cause or reason for something. It is similar to the English word "since" and introduces a subordinate clause that explains the cause behind the main clause.

Example: Anche se ho sonno, devo studiare. (Even though I am tired, I have to study.)
 * Anche se (even though): Anche se is used to express a contrast or concession. It is translated as "even though" in English and introduces a subordinate clause that contradicts or goes against the main clause.

Example: Non mi piace lo sport, tuttavia devo fare esercizio. (I don't like sports, however, I have to exercise.)
 * Tuttavia (however): Tuttavia is used to introduce an alternative or a contrast to what has been stated previously. It is equivalent to the English word "however" and shows a different perspective or opinion.

Example: Ho fame, quindi mangerò una pizza. (I am hungry, so I will eat a pizza.)
 * Quindi (so): Quindi is used to indicate a consequence or a conclusion. It is translated as "so" in English and shows the result of the actions or circumstances described in the main clause.

By using these conjunctions correctly, you can enhance your Italian writing and better express relationships between different elements in a sentence.

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