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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe Ewe] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in the Ewe language. Negation is an 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 Ewe, as well as some examples of how to use them. __TOC__


Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Ewe, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the particle ''mí'' before the verb. For example:
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe Ewe] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about Negation. Negation is the act of making negative sentences, which negate (deny) the existence or truth of something.  


* ''Mí dzɔ ɖe mía.'' - I don't go there.  
Negation is important because it allows us to add more complexity to our sentences, express negation or denial, and confirm or deny something. Learn more about Ewe [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe/grammar Grammar].


The particle ''mí'' can also be used with nouns and adjectives. For example:
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* ''Míɖoɖo nyui.'' - I don't have money.
== Negating Verbs ==
* ''Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ.'' - I'm not tall.


Another way to express negation is to use the particle ''míɖoɖo'' before the verb. This is usually used when the verb is in the past tense. For example:
To negate verbs, the word "nye" or "eme" is added after the subject. "nye" is used in the present and imperfect tenses while "eme" is used in the perfect and pluperfect tenses.


* ''Míɖoɖo dzɔ ɖe mía.'' - I didn't go there.  
{| class="wikitable"
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mawu nye dzide || /ˈmawu ɲɛ d͡zi.dɛ/ || God does not exist  |-
| Lisa eme dzodze || /ˈli.sa ˈɛ.mɛ dzo.dze/ || Lisa did not come yet |-
| Mi tso nye shishiwo || /mi t͡so ɲɛ ʃi.ʃi.wɔ/ || I do not eat yam  |-
| Mi yra eme fia || /mi ja.ra ˈɛ.mɛ ˈfi.a/  || I have not traveled  |-
|}


The particle ''míɖoɖo'' can also be used with nouns and adjectives. For example:
== Negative Pronouns ==


* ''Míɖoɖo nyui.'' - I didn't have money.
Negative pronouns are used to replace the noun in a negative sentence. They are used only in negative constructions. Here are some examples:
* ''Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ.'' - I wasn't tall.  


Finally, the particle ''míɖoɖo'' can also be used to express a negative command. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| nye me || /ɲɛ mɛ/ || No one  |-
| nye o || /ɲɛ ɔ/ || Nothing  |-
| vinye eve || /vi.ɲɛ ˈɛ.vɛ/ || Never |-
| kple nye a || /kp͡le ɲɛ a/ || Nowhere  |-
|}


* ''Míɖoɖo dzɔ!'' - Don't go!
== Negative Adjectives ==


Here are some more examples of how to use negation in Ewe:  
In Ewe, negative adjectives are formed by adding the prefix "a-" before an adjective. This prefix transforms a positive adjective into a negative adjective. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| agbleoo || /aˈɡblɛɔ/ || bad |-
|-
| alikuu || /aˈli.ku.u/ || ugly  |-
| Mí dzɔ !! mí dzɔ !! I don't go
| atsofui || /aˈt͡so.fu.i/ || difficult |-
|-
| adzi || /aˈd͡zi/ || nothing (to be) happy about  |-
| Míɖoɖo nyui !! míɖoɖo nyui !! I don't have money
|-
| Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! I'm not tall
|-
| Míɖoɖo dzɔ ɖe mía !! míɖoɖo dzɔ ɖe mía !! I didn't go there
|-
| Míɖoɖo nyui !! míɖoɖo nyui !! I didn't have money
|-
| Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! I wasn't tall
|-
| Míɖoɖo dzɔ !! míɖoɖo dzɔ !! Don't go!
|}
|}


Now that you know how to use negation in Ewe, it's time to practice! To improve your [[Language/Ewe|Ewe]] [[Language/Ewe/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=2005 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe/question questions]!
== Dialogue ==
 
* Person 1: Mi nye fiawo lokui. (I didn't go to the market.)
* Person 2: Wokpɔla! Nyɔnu dzeŋu lɔhe. (Okay! What did you do instead?)
 
* Person 1: Mi emewɔ tsofiaga. (I didn't eat fufu yesterday.)
* Person 2: Wofasa! Dzi gbe kuku? (Sorry! Was there no food at all?)
 
== Tips for learners ==
 
- When negating a verb in a sentence, always use "nye" in the present and imperfect tenses, while "eme" is used in the perfect and pluperfect tenses.
 
- When using negative pronouns, remember to use them only in negative constructions.
 
- Negative adjectives are formed by adding the prefix "a-" before an adjective.


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
- To improve your Ewe 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=2005 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe/question questions]!


== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewe_language Ewe language]


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
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* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
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* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
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* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]


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Ewe Grammar - Negation

Hi Ewe learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about Negation. Negation is the act of making negative sentences, which negate (deny) the existence or truth of something.

Negation is important because it allows us to add more complexity to our sentences, express negation or denial, and confirm or deny something. Learn more about Ewe Grammar.

Negating Verbs

To negate verbs, the word "nye" or "eme" is added after the subject. "nye" is used in the present and imperfect tenses while "eme" is used in the perfect and pluperfect tenses.

Ewe Pronunciation English
Mawu nye dzide /ˈmawu ɲɛ d͡zi.dɛ/ - Lisa eme dzodze /ˈli.sa ˈɛ.mɛ dzo.dze/ - Mi tso nye shishiwo /mi t͡so ɲɛ ʃi.ʃi.wɔ/ - Mi yra eme fia /mi ja.ra ˈɛ.mɛ ˈfi.a/ -

Negative Pronouns

Negative pronouns are used to replace the noun in a negative sentence. They are used only in negative constructions. Here are some examples:

Ewe Pronunciation English
nye me /ɲɛ mɛ/ - nye o /ɲɛ ɔ/ - vinye eve /vi.ɲɛ ˈɛ.vɛ/ - kple nye a /kp͡le ɲɛ a/ -

Negative Adjectives

In Ewe, negative adjectives are formed by adding the prefix "a-" before an adjective. This prefix transforms a positive adjective into a negative adjective. Here are some examples:

Ewe Pronunciation English
agbleoo /aˈɡblɛɔ/ - alikuu /aˈli.ku.u/ - atsofui /aˈt͡so.fu.i/ - adzi /aˈd͡zi/ -

Dialogue

  • Person 1: Mi nye fiawo lokui. (I didn't go to the market.)
  • Person 2: Wokpɔla! Nyɔnu dzeŋu lɔhe. (Okay! What did you do instead?)
  • Person 1: Mi emewɔ tsofiaga. (I didn't eat fufu yesterday.)
  • Person 2: Wofasa! Dzi gbe kuku? (Sorry! Was there no food at all?)

Tips for learners

- When negating a verb in a sentence, always use "nye" in the present and imperfect tenses, while "eme" is used in the perfect and pluperfect tenses.

- When using negative pronouns, remember to use them only in negative constructions.

- Negative adjectives are formed by adding the prefix "a-" before an adjective.

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

Sources

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