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<div class="pg_page_title">Irish Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in the Irish language. Negation is a very important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly. We will look at the different ways to express negation in Irish, as well as some examples of how to use them. Let's get started! __TOC__


== Basics of Negation ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>
Negation is the process of expressing the opposite of something. In Irish, there are two main ways to express negation: ní and nach. Ní is used to express a negative statement, while nach is used to ask a negative question.  
In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Irish grammar. Negation is a way to express the negative form of a sentence, such as "I do not like it" in English. Negation is an important concept to understand in any language, and it is no different in Irish. So let's get started!


For example, if you wanted to say "I don't speak Irish", you would say "Ní labhraím Gaeilge". If you wanted to ask "Don't you speak Irish?", you would say "An nach labhraíonn tú Gaeilge?".
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It is important to note that ní and nach are not interchangeable. You must use the correct one depending on the type of sentence you are trying to make.
== The Basics ==


== Examples ==
To form a negative sentence in Irish, we use the word "ní" before the verb. This is similar to using "not" in English. For example:
Here are some examples of how to use ní and nach in Irish:


{| class="wikitable"
* Tá mé tuirseach. (I am tired.)
* Níl mé tuirseach. (I am not tired.)
 
Here, we can see that "ní" comes before the verb "tá" to form the negative sentence.
 
== Word order ==
 
In Irish, the subject-verb-object (SVO) word order is used in positive sentences. However, when forming negative sentences, the order changes to subject-ní-verb-object. For example:
 
* Positive: Is breá liom é. (I love it.)
* Negative: Ní maith liom é. (I do not like it.)
 
Here, we can see that the subject "liom" comes first, followed by "ní" (meaning "not"), then the verb "maith" (meaning "like"), and finally the object "é" (meaning "it").
 
== Double Negation ==
 
In Irish, it is not common to use double negation, meaning that you do not stack two negative words in the same sentence like you may do in some other languages. Therefore, it's not correct to use "ní" and "níos" in the same sentence. For example:
 
* Incorrect: Ní fhaca mé aon rud. (I did not see anything.)
* Correct: Ní fhaca mé rud ar bith. (I did not see anything.)
 
In the incorrect sentence, there are two negative words ("ní" and "níos"), which is not grammatically correct in Irish. In the correct sentence, only one negative word ("ní") is used to form the negative sentence.
 
== Contractions ==
 
In Irish, there are two contractions that are used in negative sentences:
 
* Ní becomes níor before a verb that starts with a consonant. For example:
 
{| class="wikitable"  
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Níor tháinig sé || /nʲiːərˠ hɑːnʲɪɡʲ ʃeː/ || He did not come
|}
 
* Ní becomes ná before "bhf" or "m" sounds. For example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ní fheicim é || [ˈnʲiː ˈfʲeːxəm ˈeː] || I don't see it
| Ná maith leat é || /nɑː mæh lɛt eː/ || You do not like it
|-
| Ní thuigim é || [ˈnʲiː ˈhɪgəm ˈeː] || I don't understand it
|-
| An nach bhfuil tú sásta? || [ən nəx ˈvʲiːl̪ˠ tuː ˈsˠaːst̪ˠə] || Aren't you happy?
|-
| An nach mbíonn tú anseo? || [ən nəx ˈmʲbiːən̪ˠ tuː ənˈʃeː] || Don't you come here?
|-
| Ní bheidh mé ann || [ˈnʲiː ˈvʲeː mʲeː ən̪ˠ] || I won't be there
|}
|}


As you can see, ní is used to make a negative statement, while nach is used to ask a negative question.
== Dialogue ==


== Conclusion ==
Let's look at an example conversation to see negation in context:
Negation is an important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly. In Irish, there are two main ways to express negation: ní and nach. Ní is used to express a negative statement, while nach is used to ask a negative question.


Remember, ní and nach are not interchangeable. You must use the correct one depending on the type of sentence you are trying to make.  
* Person 1: Ar mhaith leat bainne? (Would you like milk?)
* Person 2: Níor maith liom bainne. (I do not like milk.)
 
In this conversation, Person 1 asks if Person 2 would like some milk, and Person 2 responds with a negative sentence using the contraction "níor".
 
== Tips ==
 
To improve your [[Language/Irish|Irish]] [[Language/Irish/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=60 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish/question questions]! Also, remember:
 
* Use "ní" before the verb to form a negative sentence in Irish
* Follow the subject-ní-verb-object word order for negative sentences
* Avoid using double negation
* Use "níor" before a verb that starts with a consonant
* Use "ná" before "bhf" or "m" sounds
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_grammar Irish grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language Irish language]


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* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Imperative-Mood|Imperative Mood]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Irish-Prepositional-Pronouns|Irish Prepositional Pronouns]]
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Irish Grammar - Negation

Hi Irish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Irish grammar. Negation is a way to express the negative form of a sentence, such as "I do not like it" in English. Negation is an important concept to understand in any language, and it is no different in Irish. So let's get started!

The Basics

To form a negative sentence in Irish, we use the word "ní" before the verb. This is similar to using "not" in English. For example:

  • Tá mé tuirseach. (I am tired.)
  • Níl mé tuirseach. (I am not tired.)

Here, we can see that "ní" comes before the verb "tá" to form the negative sentence.

Word order

In Irish, the subject-verb-object (SVO) word order is used in positive sentences. However, when forming negative sentences, the order changes to subject-ní-verb-object. For example:

  • Positive: Is breá liom é. (I love it.)
  • Negative: Ní maith liom é. (I do not like it.)

Here, we can see that the subject "liom" comes first, followed by "ní" (meaning "not"), then the verb "maith" (meaning "like"), and finally the object "é" (meaning "it").

Double Negation

In Irish, it is not common to use double negation, meaning that you do not stack two negative words in the same sentence like you may do in some other languages. Therefore, it's not correct to use "ní" and "níos" in the same sentence. For example:

  • Incorrect: Ní fhaca mé aon rud. (I did not see anything.)
  • Correct: Ní fhaca mé rud ar bith. (I did not see anything.)

In the incorrect sentence, there are two negative words ("ní" and "níos"), which is not grammatically correct in Irish. In the correct sentence, only one negative word ("ní") is used to form the negative sentence.

Contractions

In Irish, there are two contractions that are used in negative sentences:

  • Ní becomes níor before a verb that starts with a consonant. For example:
Irish Pronunciation English
Níor tháinig sé /nʲiːərˠ hɑːnʲɪɡʲ ʃeː/ He did not come
  • Ní becomes ná before "bhf" or "m" sounds. For example:
Irish Pronunciation English
Ná maith leat é /nɑː mæh lɛt eː/ You do not like it

Dialogue

Let's look at an example conversation to see negation in context:

  • Person 1: Ar mhaith leat bainne? (Would you like milk?)
  • Person 2: Níor maith liom bainne. (I do not like milk.)

In this conversation, Person 1 asks if Person 2 would like some milk, and Person 2 responds with a negative sentence using the contraction "níor".

Tips

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

  • Use "ní" before the verb to form a negative sentence in Irish
  • Follow the subject-ní-verb-object word order for negative sentences
  • Avoid using double negation
  • Use "níor" before a verb that starts with a consonant
  • Use "ná" before "bhf" or "m" sounds

Sources

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


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