How to Use Conjunctions and Sentence Connectors in Slovak

Understanding Conjunctions in Slovak

Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. In Slovak, conjunctions play a crucial role in linking ideas and making your speech or writing more coherent.

Types of Conjunctions

Slovak conjunctions can be broadly categorized into coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.

• Coordinating conjunctions (spájajúce spojky) – connect words or clauses of equal importance.
• Subordinating conjunctions (podraďovacie spojky) – connect a dependent clause to a main clause.

Common Coordinating Conjunctions

• a – and
• ale – but
• alebo – or
• ani – neither/nor
• takže – so, therefore

Example: Chcem kávu a čaj. (I want coffee and tea.)

Common Subordinating Conjunctions

• že – that
• keď – when
• ak – if
• pretože – because
• hoci – although

Example: Viem, že prídeš. (I know that you will come.)

Using Sentence Connectors in Slovak

Sentence connectors help to link sentences and ideas smoothly, improving the flow of your communication.

Common Sentence Connectors

• napríklad – for example
• okrem toho – besides that
• na druhej strane – on the other hand
• v dôsledku toho – as a result
• napriek tomu – nevertheless

Example: Nemám čas. Okrem toho, som unavený. (I don't have time. Besides that, I am tired.)

Tips for Using Conjunctions and Connectors in Slovak

• Pay attention to word order changes after subordinating conjunctions.
• Practice common conjunctions to build natural sentence flow.
• Use connectors to express contrast, cause, and effect clearly.
• Listen to native speakers to understand natural usage.