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Swahili (individual language) Grammar - Negation

Hi Swahili (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Swahili (individual language). 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 Swahili (individual language), as well as some examples of how to use them.

Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Swahili (individual language), there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word "siyo" before the verb. For example:

• Siyo kwenda - I am not going
• Siyo kula - I am not eating

Another way to express negation is to use the word "hakuna" before the verb. This is used to express that something does not exist or is not true. For example:

• Hakuna mtu - There is no one
• Hakuna kitu - There is nothing

You can also use the word "hana" before the verb to express that someone does not have something. For example:

• Hana nyumba - He does not have a house
• Hana watoto - She does not have children

Finally, you can use the word "hapana" before the verb to express that something is not possible or allowed. For example:

• Hapana kufanya hivyo - It is not possible to do that
• Hapana kutembea - It is not allowed to travel

It is important to remember that these words must always come before the verb in order to express negation. For example, the sentence "I am not going" would be expressed as "Siyo kwenda" and not "Kwenda siyo".

To practice using negation in Swahili (individual language), you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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