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Difference between "i" and "oraz".

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tonywobThreads: 7 Posts: 51 Joined: Jun 14, 09 ♂	Jan 10, 10, 11:48 #1
Does anyone know the difference between "i" and "oraz"? I can't seem to find any information on this. Thanks

strzygaThreads: 4 Posts: 986 Joined: Apr 30, 08 ♀	Jan 10, 10, 13:50 #2
It's similar as with "że" and "iż". "I" is much more natural and is usually the first choice; "oraz" appears when there are too many "i"-s, to avoid repetition. Stylistic matter.

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Jan 10, 10, 13:57 #3

Basically, there is no difference, but oraz tends to be put to join longer expressions/sentences. Under the heading oraz, one of the dictionaries gives the following example: Wystąpili soliści zagraniczni oraz aktorzy scen polskich.

Of course, you could have put "i" in place of "oraz" there, and the sentence would still be perfect. In simple sentences like "Ola i Mariola poszły do przedszkola", one immediately uses "i" as "oraz" would sound a bit artificial or official (and yes, trying to be official pushes you towards using "oraz" more often than you would typically do).

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