Language/Corsican/Grammar/Negation

Corsican Grammar - Negation

Hi Corsican learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Corsican. Negation is an important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively. We will look at the different ways to express negation in Corsican, as well as some examples of how to use them.

Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Corsican, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word "micca" (pronounced /ˈmikɑ/), which means "not". This word can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example:

• Micca vogliu - I don't want
• Micca bellu - Not beautiful
• Micca una casa - Not a house

Another way to express negation in Corsican is to use the word "mancu" (pronounced /ˈmɑŋku/). This word is used to negate adverbs and adjectives. For example:

• Mancu lentu - Not slow
• Mancu assai - Not much

The word "mancu" can also be used to negate nouns, but it is usually used in the negative form of the verb "essere" (to be). For example:

• Mancu una casa - Not a house
• Mancu una persona - Not a person

Finally, the word "nimu" (pronounced /ˈnimu/) can be used to negate nouns. For example:

• Nimu una casa - No house
• Nimu una persona - No person

It is important to note that the words "micca", "mancu", and "nimu" can all be used together to express a stronger negation. For example:

• Micca mancu nimu - Not at all

Now that you know the basics of negation in Corsican, let's look at some examples of how to use them in sentences.

Examples

Corsican	Pronunciation	English Translation
Micca vogliu	/ˈmikɑ ˈvɔʎʎu/	I don't want
Mancu assai	/ˈmɑŋku ˈɑsɑi/	Not much
Nimu una casa	/ˈnimu ˈuna ˈkɑsɑ/	No house
Micca mancu nimu	/ˈmikɑ ˈmɑŋku ˈnimu/	Not at all

For example:

• Aghju micca vogliu - I don't want
• Ùn hè mancu assai - It's not much
• Ci nimu una casa - There is no house
• Aghju micca mancu nimu - I don't have anything

Practice

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

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