emai, amai

Also and Even if

Level 4

Emai adds a second thing: Joan emai Maria. With the subjunctive it means even if.

How It Works

UseExample
and also, with nounsJoan emai Maria son d'Albi.
and also, with objectsCròmpi de pan emai de vin.
even if, with the subjunctiveVendrai, emai siá tard.
even if, with the subjunctiveAnam passejar, emai faga caud.

With two subjects, the verb is plural: Joan emai Maria son d'Albi.

The verb forms siá and faga are the subjunctive, which you will study at Level 5. For now, learn the two sentences as they are.

Another spelling, e mai, is also written. Emai is the more frequent spelling, and amai means the same.

Examples (4)

  1. Cròmpi de pan emai de vin.

    I buy bread and also wine.

    Emai joins de pan and de vin.

  2. Joan emai Maria son d'Albi.

    Joan and Maria are both from Albi.

    Emai joins the subjects, and the verb son is plural.

  3. Vendrai, emai siá tard.

    I will come, even if it is late.

    Emai plus the subjunctive siá means even if.

  4. Anam passejar, emai faga caud.

    We are going for a walk, even if it is hot.

    Emai plus faga means even if.

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emai, amaiLevel 4Also and Even if

Learn This First

Emai and amai join two things like e does, so e, o and mas come first.

Words in This Pattern

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