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Fijian Grammar - Negation

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will study the negation in Fijian. This is an important topic in Fijian grammar, as it allows you to express negation or denial. We will begin by understanding the basics of Fijian negation and then gradually move on to more complex forms. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how negation works in Fijian.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Pronouns, Give your Opinion, Questions & Conditional Mood.

Basics of Negation[edit | edit source]

In Fijian, negation is formed either by adding the word "se" before the verb or by using the particle "ka sega ni" before the verb. For example:

Fijian Pronunciation English
Au se lako Ow seh lah-kaw I am not going
Au ka sega ni lako Ow kah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I am not going

As you can see from the table above, the same meaning of negation is expressed in Fijian in two different ways. The first form is more commonly used in spoken Fijian, while the second is used in formal or written Fijian.

Complex Negation in Fijian[edit | edit source]

In Fijian, you can use several other words and phrases to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:

Fijian Pronunciation English
Au sa sega ni lako Ow sah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I am not going
Au sa qai sega ni lako Ow sah ngai seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I will not go
Au na sega ni lako Ow nah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I did not go

In the examples above, different words and particles are used to express negation. The word "sa" is often used to express incomplete or ongoing actions, while "qai" indicates something that will happen in the future. The particle "na" is used for past tense negation.

Examples in Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Let's see negation in action in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Au sega ni lako e na vale ni a wili tu cake me gu
  • Person 2: A, caqali au sa vakarau ga

Translation:

  • Person 1: I did not go to the house where they built the new fence
  • Person 2: Oh, I'm just arranging for things

How to Practice Negation in Fijian[edit | edit source]

To practice negation in Fijian, try to form your own negative sentences using the different forms we have studied in this lesson. You can also find more exercises and examples in the Fijian Grammar section of the Polyglot Club website.

To improve your Fijian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!


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Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


Table of Contents - Fijian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Possession


Numbers and Time


Basic Sentence Structure


Family and Relationships


Fijian Etiquette


Food and Dining


Questions and Interrogatives


Travel and Transportation


Fijian Festivals and Celebrations


Adjectives and Adverbs


Weather and Seasons


Fijian Music and Dance


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Work and Professions


Fijian Sports and Recreation


Imperatives and Requests


Shopping and Money

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