Discourse Markers and Connectors

Àmì Ọ̀rọ̀ Ìsopọ̀

About this concept

Advanced connectors for complex discourse: bí ó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé (although), nítorí náà (therefore), pẹ̀lú èyí (furthermore), ní àfikún sí (in addition), ní ọ̀rọ̀ míì (on the other hand).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level B2.

Examples

Bí ó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé ó ṣòro, ó ṣe é.Although it was difficult, he/she did it.

Nítorí náà, a pinnu láti lọ.Therefore, we decided to go.

Ní àfikún sí èyí, ó san owó.In addition to this, he/she paid money.

Ní ọ̀rọ̀ míì, ó lè ṣe é.On the other hand, he/she can do it.

Prerequisite

Conjunctions and ConnectorsA2

More B2 concepts

Focus and Cleft ConstructionsÌtẹnumọ́ àti Gbólóhùn Ìpín Complex Aspect CombinationsÀpapọ̀ Ìrísí Ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀Reported/Indirect SpeechỌ̀rọ̀ Àròyé Passive-like ConstructionsÌṣe Aláìṣe Ideophones and Sound SymbolismÀwọn Ọ̀rọ̀ Àfàrà-ohùn

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