English Connectors with Meanings in Hindi, Malayalam, and Filipino

A comprehensive list of common English connectors, categorized by their function, along with their meanings in Hindi, Malayalam, and Filipino.

And – Used to connect two or more similar ideas.
- Hindi: और (aur)
- Malayalam: എന്നു മാത്രമല്ല, പിന്നെ
- Filipino: at
- Example: I like cats and dogs.
Also – Adds an extra piece of information.
- Hindi: भी (bhee)
- Malayalam: കൂടാതെ (koodathe)
- Filipino: rin/din
- Example: She is intelligent, also very kind.
Moreover – Introduces a further point that reinforces the previous one.
- Hindi: इसके अलावा (iske alaava)
- Malayalam: കൂടാതെ/അതിനുപുറമെ (koodathe/athinupurame)
- Filipino: Bukod dito/Higit pa rito
- Example: The plan is well-designed; moreover, it’s cost-effective.
Furthermore – Similar to “moreover.”
- Hindi: इसके अतिरिक्त (iske atirikt)
- Malayalam: കൂടാതെ/അതിനുപരി (koodathe/athinupari)
- Filipino: Karagdagan pa
- Example: He is a talented musician; furthermore, he is a great composer.
In addition – Adds another element to the discussion.
- Hindi: अतिरिक्त में (atirikt mein)
- Malayalam: കൂടാതെ (koodathe)
- Filipino: Bukod pa rito
- Example: In addition to his salary, he receives bonuses.

But – Introduces a contrasting idea.
- Hindi: लेकिन (lekin)
- Malayalam: പക്ഷേ (pakshae)
- Filipino: ngunit/pero
- Example: I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
However – Introduces a contrast or exception.
- Hindi: हालाँकि (halaanki)
- Malayalam: എന്നിരുന്നാലും (ennirunnalum)
- Filipino: gayunpaman
- Example: The weather was bad; however, we enjoyed the trip.
Nevertheless – Indicates a concession or opposition.
- Hindi: फिर भी (phir bhee)
- Malayalam: എങ്കിലും (enkilum)
- Filipino: gayunpaman/kahit na ganoon
- Example: He was injured; nevertheless, he finished the race.
On the other hand – Presents an alternative perspective.
- Hindi: दूसरी ओर (doosri or)
- Malayalam: മറുവശത്ത് (maruvashath)
- Filipino: sa kabilang banda
- Example: On the one hand, it’s expensive; on the other hand, it’s very durable.
Despite/In spite of – Shows contrast despite something.
- Hindi: बावजूद (baavajood)
- Malayalam: എന്നിരുന്നാലും/എന്നാൽ പോലും (ennirunnalum/ennal polum)
- Filipino: sa kabila ng
- Example: Despite the rain, they went for a walk.
While/Whereas – Compares and contrasts two things.
- Hindi: जबकि (jabki)
- Malayalam: അതേസമയം (athe samayam)
- Filipino: habang/samantalang
- Example: While some prefer coffee, others prefer tea.

Because – Explains the reason for something.
- Hindi: क्योंकि (kyonki)
- Malayalam: കാരണം (kaaranam)
- Filipino: dahil
- Example: I stayed home because I was sick.
So – Indicates a consequence or result.
- Hindi: इसलिए (isliye)
- Malayalam: അതുകൊണ്ട് (athukond)
- Filipino: kaya
- Example: It was raining, so we stayed inside.
Therefore – Formal way to express a consequence.
- Hindi: इसलिए (isliye)
- Malayalam: അതുകൊണ്ട് (athukond)
- Filipino: samakatuwid
- Example: All men are mortal; therefore, Socrates is mortal.
Thus – Similar to “therefore.”
- Hindi: इस प्रकार (is prakar)
- Malayalam: അങ്ങനെ (angane)
- Filipino: kaya naman
- Example: The evidence was clear; thus, he was found guilty.
Consequently – Indicates a result or outcome.
- Hindi: परिणामस्वरूप (parinaamasvaroop)
- Malayalam: തൽഫലമായി (thalphalamayi)
- Filipino: bilang resulta
- Example: He lost his job; consequently, he had financial problems.

Before – Indicates something that happens earlier.
- Hindi: पहले (pahle)
- Malayalam: മുമ്പ് (mump)
- Filipino: bago
- Example: I brush my teeth before I go to bed.
After – Indicates something that happens later.
- Hindi: बाद में (baad mein)
- Malayalam: ശേഷം (shesham)
- Filipino: pagkatapos
- Example: After dinner, we watched a movie.
When – Indicates a specific time or occasion.
- Hindi: जब (jab)
- Malayalam: എപ്പോൾ (eppol)
- Filipino: kapag/nang
- Example: When I arrived, they were already eating.
While – Indicates something happening at the same time.
- Hindi: दौरान (dauraan)
- Malayalam: സമയത്ത് (samayath)
- Filipino: habang
- Example: While I was studying, he was watching TV.
Until/Till – Indicates a point in time up to which something continues.
- Hindi: तक (tak)
- Malayalam: വരെ (vare)
- Filipino: hanggang
- Example: I waited until he arrived.
Since – Indicates a point in time from which something has continued.
- Hindi: जब से (jab se)
- Malayalam: മുതൽ (muthal)
- Filipino: simula nang
- Example: I haven’t seen him since last week.
Then – Indicates what happens next.
- Hindi: तब (tab)
- Malayalam: അപ്പോൾ (appol)
- Filipino: pagkatapos/noon
- Example: I woke up, then I had breakfast.

If – Introduces a condition.
- Hindi: अगर (agar)
- Malayalam: എങ്കിൽ (enkil)
- Filipino: kung
- Example: If it rains, we will stay inside.
Unless – Introduces an exception to a condition.
- Hindi: जब तक नहीं (jab tak nahin)
- Malayalam: അല്ലെങ്കിൽ (allenkil)
- Filipino: maliban kung
- Example: You won’t pass unless you study.
Provided that/Providing – Introduces a condition or requirement.
- Hindi: बशर्ते कि (basharte ki)
- Malayalam: നൽകിയിട്ടുള്ളത് (nalkiyittullath)
- Filipino: sa kondisyon na
- Example: You can go, provided that you come back early.

To – Expresses purpose or intention.
- Hindi: के लिए (ke liye)
- Malayalam: വേണ്ടി (vendi)
- Filipino: upang/para
- Example: I went to the store to buy milk.
In order to – More formal way to express purpose.
- Hindi: ताकि (taki)
- Malayalam: വേണ്ടി (vendi)
- Filipino: upang
- Example: He studied hard in order to pass the exam.
So that – Expresses purpose or result.
- Hindi: ताकि (taki)
- Malayalam: അതുകൊണ്ട് (athukond)
- Filipino: upang
- Example: I turned on the light so that I could see.

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