A conjunction links two nouns, verbs, or sentences, making speech flow instead of sitting as separate pieces. The most common Arabic conjunctions are «و» (“and,” joining without a specific order), «ف» (“then,” joining with quick sequence), «ثمّ» (“then,” joining with a pause between events), and «أو» (“or,” offering a choice).

Example: “The boy ate the apple and the orange” (و — no specific order), “He entered the classroom then sat down” (ف — sat right after entering), “He went to school then came back home” (ثمّ — after some time), “Do you want juice or milk?” (أو — a choice between two).

Conjunctions make our speech smoother and more connected, helping us describe the order of events precisely.