1. dan – and
Saya dan dia pergi ke pasar. (I and he/she go to the market.)
2. atau – or
Kamu mau kopi atau teh? (Do you want coffee or tea?)

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Common Coordinating Conjunctions in Indonesian:

1. atau – or
   • Used to present alternatives.
   • Example:
     • Kamu mau kopi atau teh? (Do you want coffee or tea?)
2. tetapi – but
   • Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
   • Example:
     • Dia pintar, tetapi malas. (He/she is smart, but lazy.)
3. melainkan – but rather
   • Used to correct a misunderstanding or to show an exception.
   • Example:
     • Bukan dia yang datang, melainkan saudaranya. (It’s not him who came, but rather his sibling.)
4. namun – however
   • Used to introduce a contrast or an exception, often more formal than “tetapi.”
   • Example:
     • Cuaca cerah, namun saya tidak pergi ke luar. (The weather is sunny, however, I did not go outside.)
5. lalu – then, and then
   • Used to show sequence.
   • Example:
     • Saya makan, lalu tidur. (I eat, then sleep.)
6. serta – and also
   • Used to add information, similar to “dan.”
   • Example:
     • Dia membawa buku serta pensil. (He/she brought a book and also a pencil.)
7. baik… maupun – both… and
   • Used to connect two options that are both true.
   • Example:
     • Baik kamu maupun saya harus bekerja keras. (Both you and I must work hard.)

Example Sentences Using Coordinating Conjunctions:

1. dan:
   • Saya belajar dan bekerja setiap hari.
   • (I study and work every day.)
2. atau:
   • Kamu ingin makan nasi atau mie?
   • (Do you want to eat rice or noodles?)
3. tetapi:
   • Saya ingin pergi, tetapi saya sibuk.
   • (I want to go, but I am busy.)
4. melainkan:
   • Dia bukan pemain bola, melainkan pelari.
   • (He/she is not a football player, but rather a runner.)
5. namun:
   • Saya lelah, namun saya harus bekerja.
   • (I am tired, however, I have to work.)
6. lalu:
   • Kami makan malam, lalu menonton film.
   • (We had dinner, then watched a movie.)
7. serta:
   • Dia membawa kue serta minuman.
   • (He/she brought a cake and also a drink.)
8. baik… maupun:
   • Baik orang tua maupun anak-anak menyukai acara tersebut.
   • (Both parents and children like the event.)

By using these coordinating conjunctions, you can create more complex and nuanced sentences in Indonesian, effectively connecting ideas of equal importance.

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