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<div class="pg_page_title">Galician Grammar - Negation</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Galician Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/galician Galician] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Galician. We will look at the different ways to express negation in Galician and how to use them correctly. We will also look at some examples of negation in action. So let's get started! __TOC__


Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Galician, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word "non" (pronounced /ˈnɔn/). This word can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, nouns, and other parts of speech. For example:
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/galician Galician] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use negation in Galician. Negation is used to indicate the absence, rejection, or denial of something or someone. It is a fundamental element of any language and mastering it is essential to properly communicate in Galician. So let's dive into it!


* Non quero ir. (I don't want to go.)
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* Non é verdade. (It's not true.)
* Non é un bo libro. (It's not a good book.)


Another way to express negation in Galician is to use the word "ningún" (pronounced /ˈniŋɡun/). This word is used to negate nouns and can be translated as "no" or "none". For example:
== Negation with non-verb forms ==


* Non hai ningún problema. (There is no problem.)
The most straightforward way to use negation in Galician is by adding the word "non" in front of the word that we want to negate. For instance:
* Non hai ningún libro aquí. (There is no book here.)


You can also use the phrase "non hai" (pronounced /ˈnɔn ˈai/) to express negation. This phrase is used to negate verbs and can be translated as "there is not" or "there are not". For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Non é un can || [non e un kan] || It is not a dog.
|}
 
In the example, we used "non" to negate the presence of a dog. You can use "non" in any sentence with a noun, pronoun, adjective, or adverb that requires a negative form.
 
== Negation with verb forms ==
 
When it comes to verbs, negation in Galician is a bit more complex. To negate a verb, we use the negation particle "non" plus the verb in its infinitive form.  


* Non hai xente aquí. (There is not people here.)
For instance, let's consider the verb "falar" ("to speak") in its affirmative and negative forms:
* Non hai tempo para facer iso. (There is not time to do that.)


Finally, you can use the phrase "non é" (pronounced /ˈnɔn ˈe/) to express negation. This phrase is used to negate adjectives and can be translated as "it is not" or "they are not". For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Eu falo galego. || [eu falo galego] || I speak Galician.
|-
| Eu non falo galego. || [eu non falo galego] || I don't speak Galician.
|}


* Non é fácil. (It is not easy.)
As you can see, we add "non" before the verb in its infinitive form "falar." In this case, "non" is the negation particle, and "falar" is the verb.  
* Non son felices. (They are not happy.)


Now that you know the different ways to express negation in Galician, let's look at some examples of negation in action.
Now, let's see a more complex example with a different verb and some subjects:


=== Examples ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ti comes paella. || [ti kumes paeʎa] || You eat paella.
|-
|-
| Non quero falar. || /ˈnɔn ˈkeɾo ˈfalar/ || I don't want to talk.
| Ti non comes paella. || [ti non kumes paeʎa] || You don't eat paella.
|-
|-
| Non é certo. || /ˈnɔn ˈe ˈserˈto/ || It's not right.
| Ela bebe cervexa. || [ela bebe serʃeʃa] || She drinks beer.
|-
|-
| Non hai nada aquí. || /ˈnɔn ˈai ˈnaða ˈaki/ || There is nothing here.
| Ela non bebe cervexa. || [ela non bebe serʃeʃa] || She doesn't drink beer.
|}
 
In Galician, negation is created by adding "non" in front of any verb in its infinitive form.
 
== Double negation ==
 
Sometimes, we may want to use double negation in Galician. In such cases, we add "non" before the verb and "nin" after it. "Nin" is used to emphasize the negation already indicated by "non".
 
Here is an example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Non hai tempo. || /ˈnɔn ˈai ˈtempo/ || There is no time.
| Non fun nada. || [non fun nada] || I didn't do anything.
|-
|-
| Non é bo. || /ˈnɔn ˈe ˈbo/ || It's not good.
| Non fun nin nada. || [non fun nin nada] || I didn't do anything at all.
|}
|}


As you can see, negation in Galician is quite simple. With a little practice, you'll be able to use it correctly in no time!
In this case, "non" negates the verb, "fun" ("did"), and "nin" emphasizes the negation.
 
== Dialogue ==
* Person 1: Ti comes carne? ([Do you eat meat?])
* Person 2: Non, non como carne. ([No, I don't eat meat])
 
== Summary ==
 
- In Galician, negation is used to indicate the absence, rejection, or denial of something.
- To use negation with non-verb forms, we use the word "non" in front of the word we want to negate.
- To use negation with verb forms, we use the negation particle "non" plus the verb in its infinitive form.
- Double negation is possible using "non" and "nin."


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Now you have learned how to use negation in Galician! To improve your Galician 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=45 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/galician/question questions]!


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galician_language Galician language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galician_grammar Galician grammar]


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Galician Grammar - Negation

Hi Galician learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use negation in Galician. Negation is used to indicate the absence, rejection, or denial of something or someone. It is a fundamental element of any language and mastering it is essential to properly communicate in Galician. So let's dive into it!

Negation with non-verb forms

The most straightforward way to use negation in Galician is by adding the word "non" in front of the word that we want to negate. For instance:

Galician Pronunciation English
Non é un can [non e un kan] It is not a dog.

In the example, we used "non" to negate the presence of a dog. You can use "non" in any sentence with a noun, pronoun, adjective, or adverb that requires a negative form.

Negation with verb forms

When it comes to verbs, negation in Galician is a bit more complex. To negate a verb, we use the negation particle "non" plus the verb in its infinitive form.

For instance, let's consider the verb "falar" ("to speak") in its affirmative and negative forms:

Galician Pronunciation English
Eu falo galego. [eu falo galego] I speak Galician.
Eu non falo galego. [eu non falo galego] I don't speak Galician.

As you can see, we add "non" before the verb in its infinitive form "falar." In this case, "non" is the negation particle, and "falar" is the verb.

Now, let's see a more complex example with a different verb and some subjects:

Galician Pronunciation English
Ti comes paella. [ti kumes paeʎa] You eat paella.
Ti non comes paella. [ti non kumes paeʎa] You don't eat paella.
Ela bebe cervexa. [ela bebe serʃeʃa] She drinks beer.
Ela non bebe cervexa. [ela non bebe serʃeʃa] She doesn't drink beer.

In Galician, negation is created by adding "non" in front of any verb in its infinitive form.

Double negation

Sometimes, we may want to use double negation in Galician. In such cases, we add "non" before the verb and "nin" after it. "Nin" is used to emphasize the negation already indicated by "non".

Here is an example:

Galician Pronunciation English
Non fun nada. [non fun nada] I didn't do anything.
Non fun nin nada. [non fun nin nada] I didn't do anything at all.

In this case, "non" negates the verb, "fun" ("did"), and "nin" emphasizes the negation.

Dialogue

  • Person 1: Ti comes carne? ([Do you eat meat?])
  • Person 2: Non, non como carne. ([No, I don't eat meat])

Summary

- In Galician, negation is used to indicate the absence, rejection, or denial of something. - To use negation with non-verb forms, we use the word "non" in front of the word we want to negate. - To use negation with verb forms, we use the negation particle "non" plus the verb in its infinitive form. - Double negation is possible using "non" and "nin."

Now you have learned how to use negation in Galician! To improve your Galician Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources


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