Meaning
conjunction, union
- a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (grammar)
- an act of joining or the state of being joined together
- the apparent alignment of two celestial bodies (astronomy)
In a sentence
La parola 'perché' funziona spesso come congiunzione subordinante.
The word 'perché' often functions as a subordinating conjunction.
Ieri sera abbiamo osservato la rara congiunzione tra Giove e Saturno.
Yesterday evening we observed the rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.
Questa frase non richiede una congiunzione tra le due proposizioni.
This sentence does not require a conjunction between the two clauses.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| congiunzione | feminine · singular |
| congiunzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In grammar, refers to linking words such as 'e', 'ma', 'perché', 'se'.