porednici

Porednici is a term used in several South Slavic language grammars to denote the class of coordinating conjunctions, also known as poredni veznici. These words connect elements of equal syntactic status—words, phrases, or independent clauses—and express relations such as addition, choice, contrast, or sequence. They are distinguished from subordinating conjunctions, which introduce dependent clauses. In standard descriptions, common porednici include i (and), ili (or), ali (but), pa (and then/so), and te (and also). The exact inventory and usage can vary by dialect and language, but the core function remains coordination: they place items side by side in a sentence.

Etymology and terminology: the term porednici is linked to the Slavic root pored, meaning beside or alongside, reflecting the role these conjunctions play in linking units within a sentence.

In toponymy, Porednici may refer to one or more settlements in Slavic-speaking regions; as with many place names, the form can appear in historical or regional sources with varying spellings.

See also: poredni veznici, coordination in grammar, conjunction, toponymy.