Korean/Conjunctions

Grammar Introduction In language, a conjunction is a way to combine 2 or more phrases into one sentence. This chapter will cover the basic conjunctions such as 'and', 'or', and 'but'. ~지만 (but) 김치는 맵지만 맛있어요. Kimchi is spicy but delicious. 한국어는 어렵지만 재미있어요. The Korean language is difficult but interesting. 와/과 (and) This is used for combining 2 nouns. If the end of the first noun has no consonant, use '와'. If the noun has a consonant, use '과'. 김치와 단무지는 맛있어요. Kimchi and yellow radishes are delicious. 나는 텔레비전과 영화를 보아요. I watch TV and movies. (이)나 (or) This is for choosing between 2 nouns, pronouns, or adverbs. 맥주나 막걸리를 마셔요. I drink beer or makkoli. 지하철이나 버스를 타요. I ride the subway or the bus. ~고 (and) This form is for combining 2 or more verb sentences 날마다 나는 한국말을 공부하고 운동해요. Every day I study Korean and exercise. 그 남자가 부산에 갔고 미술관을 방문했어요. That man went to Busan and visited the museum. ~거나 (or) This form is used for choosing between 2 or more actions. 더우면 나는 수영하거나 PC방에 가요. If it's hot, I swim or go to the PC room. 나는 주말에 운동하거나 공부해요. On the weekend, I exercise or study.