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<div class="pg_page_title">Icelandic Grammar - Negation</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Icelandic Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/icelandic Icelandic] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Icelandic. 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 form negative sentences, as well as some common mistakes to avoid. __TOC__
Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Icelandic, there are two main ways to express negation: using the word "ekki" (not) or using the negative verb form. Let's take a look at each of these in more detail.
== Using "Ekki" ==
The most common way to express negation in Icelandic is to use the word "ekki". This is a simple and straightforward way to make a sentence negative. For example:
* Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku - I do not speak Icelandic
* Γ‰g er ekki Γ­slenskur - I am not Icelandic
It is important to note that when using "ekki", the verb always comes first. This is different from English, where the verb usually comes after the subject.
== Negative Verb Forms ==
Another way to express negation in Icelandic is to use the negative verb form. This is done by adding the suffix "-a" to the end of the verb. For example:
* Γ‰g talaΓ°i ekki Γ­slensku - I did not speak Icelandic
* Γ‰g er ekki Γ­slenskur - I am not Icelandic
It is important to note that when using the negative verb form, the verb always comes after the subject. This is different from English, where the verb usually comes before the subject.
== Common Mistakes ==
When using negation in Icelandic, it is important to be aware of some common mistakes. One of the most common mistakes is to forget to add the "-a" suffix to the verb when using the negative verb form. For example:
* Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku - I do not speak Icelandic (correct)
* Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slenska - I do not speak Icelandic (incorrect)
Another common mistake is to forget to use the word "ekki" when making a sentence negative. For example:
* Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku - I do not speak Icelandic (correct)
* Γ‰g tala Γ­slensku - I do not speak Icelandic (incorrect)
Finally, it is important to remember that when using "ekki", the verb always comes first. This is different from English, where the verb usually comes after the subject.
== Practice ==
To improve your [[Language/Icelandic|Icelandic]] [[Language/Icelandic/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=56 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/icelandic/question questions]!
Here is a table with some examples of negation in Icelandic:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Icelandic !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku || /ˈtala ΛˆΙ›kːi ˈiːslΙ›nsku/ || I do not speak Icelandic
|-
| Γ‰g er ekki Γ­slenskur || /ΛˆΙ›r ΛˆΙ›kːi ˈiːslΙ›nskʏr/ || I am not Icelandic
|-
| Γ‰g talaΓ°i ekki Γ­slensku || /ˈtalaΓ°i ΛˆΙ›kːi ˈiːslΙ›nsku/ || I did not speak Icelandic
|-
| Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slenska || /ˈtala ΛˆΙ›kːi ˈiːslΙ›nska/ || I do not speak Icelandic
|-
| Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku || /ˈtala ΛˆΙ›kːi ˈiːslΙ›nsku/ || I do not speak Icelandic
|}


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/icelandic Icelandic] learners! 😊


In this lesson, we will be exploring one of the most important aspects of the Icelandic language - negation. As an intermediate learner, mastering negation is crucial to your understanding and communication of the language. You will also learn interesting cultural facts and analogies as we go along. So, grab your learning materials and let's get started!


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== Basic Negation ==


The most common way to negate a sentence in Icelandic is to use the word 'ekki', which means 'not'. For example, the sentence:


'''Γ‰g tala Γ­slensku.''' (I speak Icelandic.)


Can be negated by adding 'ekki' before the verb:


'''Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku.''' (I don't speak Icelandic.)


It is important to note that 'ekki' is often placed directly before the verb it negates. However, it can also be used in combination with other words to make a negative sentence.


'''Hann er ekki heima.''' (He is not at home.)


'''HΓΊn Γ‘lΓ­tur sig ekki vera listamann.''' (She doesn't consider herself an artist.)


== The Icelandic Double Negative ==


Unlike in other languages, double negatives are common and accepted in Icelandic. In fact, they are often used to express a stronger negation.


For example:


'''Γ‰g hef aldrei ekki haft tΓ­ma.''' (I have never not had time.)


In English, this sentence would technically be a double negative and considered poor grammar. However, in Icelandic, it conveys a stronger sense of never having any time.


== Negation of Nouns and Adjectives ==


In Icelandic, nouns and adjectives can also be negated by adding the prefix 'Γ³'.


For example:


'''HΓΊs''' (House) -> '''Γ“hΓΊs''' (Non-house/Not a house)


'''Fallegur''' (Beautiful) -> '''Γ“fallegur''' (Ugly/Not beautiful)


== Dialogue ==


* Person 1: Γ‰g datt Γ­ gatuna.
(I fell in the street.)
* Person 2: Er ekkert Γ­ lagi?
(Are you okay?)
* Person 1: Nei, Γ©g er ekki Γ­ lagi.Β 
(No, I'm not okay.)
* Person 2: Γ“ nei, hvaΓ° gerΓ°ist?
(Oh no, what happened?)


== Exceptions to Negation ==


While 'ekki' is the most common way to negate a sentence in Icelandic, there are some exceptions where 'ekki' cannot be used. For example, when using certain prepositions such as 'Γ‘n' (without) or 'nema' (except):


'''Án manns er enginn.''' (Without a man, there is no one.)


'''Nema ΓΎΓΊ.''' (Except for you.)


In these cases, negation is formed by using the particle 'eigi' instead of 'ekki'.


== Advancing Negation ==


To further advance your understanding of negation in Icelandic, it is important to learn about more complex grammatical structures that are commonly used. These include the use of reflexive pronouns, genitive constructions, and prepositional phrases.


To improve your [[Language/Icelandic|Icelandic]] [[Language/Icelandic/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=56 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/icelandic/question questions]!


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_grammar Icelandic grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_negative Icelandic double negatives]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negation_in_the_Icelandic_language Negation in the Icelandic language]


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Icelandic Grammar - Negation

Hi Icelandic learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will be exploring one of the most important aspects of the Icelandic language - negation. As an intermediate learner, mastering negation is crucial to your understanding and communication of the language. You will also learn interesting cultural facts and analogies as we go along. So, grab your learning materials and let's get started!

Basic Negation

The most common way to negate a sentence in Icelandic is to use the word 'ekki', which means 'not'. For example, the sentence:

Γ‰g tala Γ­slensku. (I speak Icelandic.)

Can be negated by adding 'ekki' before the verb:

Γ‰g tala ekki Γ­slensku. (I don't speak Icelandic.)

It is important to note that 'ekki' is often placed directly before the verb it negates. However, it can also be used in combination with other words to make a negative sentence.

Hann er ekki heima. (He is not at home.)

HΓΊn Γ‘lΓ­tur sig ekki vera listamann. (She doesn't consider herself an artist.)

The Icelandic Double Negative

Unlike in other languages, double negatives are common and accepted in Icelandic. In fact, they are often used to express a stronger negation.

For example:

Γ‰g hef aldrei ekki haft tΓ­ma. (I have never not had time.)

In English, this sentence would technically be a double negative and considered poor grammar. However, in Icelandic, it conveys a stronger sense of never having any time.

Negation of Nouns and Adjectives

In Icelandic, nouns and adjectives can also be negated by adding the prefix 'Γ³'.

For example:

HΓΊs (House) -> Γ“hΓΊs (Non-house/Not a house)

Fallegur (Beautiful) -> Γ“fallegur (Ugly/Not beautiful)

Dialogue

  • Person 1: Γ‰g datt Γ­ gatuna.

(I fell in the street.)

  • Person 2: Er ekkert Γ­ lagi?

(Are you okay?)

  • Person 1: Nei, Γ©g er ekki Γ­ lagi.

(No, I'm not okay.)

  • Person 2: Γ“ nei, hvaΓ° gerΓ°ist?

(Oh no, what happened?)

Exceptions to Negation

While 'ekki' is the most common way to negate a sentence in Icelandic, there are some exceptions where 'ekki' cannot be used. For example, when using certain prepositions such as 'Γ‘n' (without) or 'nema' (except):

Án manns er enginn. (Without a man, there is no one.)

Nema ΓΎΓΊ. (Except for you.)

In these cases, negation is formed by using the particle 'eigi' instead of 'ekki'.

Advancing Negation

To further advance your understanding of negation in Icelandic, it is important to learn about more complex grammatical structures that are commonly used. These include the use of reflexive pronouns, genitive constructions, and prepositional phrases.

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

Sources

➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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