in, ampak, ali

Joining Simple Ideas

Level 1

In adds information, ampak contrasts it, and ali offers an alternative.

How It Works

In adds information, ampak contrasts it, and ali offers an alternative. A comma normally appears before ampak but not between two simple coordinated items linked by in.

In Ana in Marko bereta, in joins two subjects and the verb is dual. Ampak introduces a contrary fact; ali presents a choice. An alternative such as čaj ali kava does not by itself create a plural subject.

Examples (3)

  1. Ana in Marko bereta.

    Ana and Marko are reading.

  2. Rad bi prišel, ampak nimam časa.

    I would like to come, but I do not have time.

  3. Čaj ali kava?

    Tea or coffee?

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