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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] | |||
* [[Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
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Revision as of 12:26, 6 March 2023
Hi Tigrinya learners! π
In this lesson, we will focus on negation in Tigrinya, a crucial element of the language!
Negation in Tigrinya
Negation in Tigrinya is expressed mainly by adding the negating particle "nay" before the verb. For example, "α£αα΅α°ααα΅" (anesteweld) means "he is eating" while "α£αα΅αα αα" (anestewennen nay) means "he is not eating". As simple as that!
Each tense has its own particle. For instance, in the present continuous tense, the negation is expressed through the particle "nna". The examples below illustrate it:
| Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| αα΅α α£α₯ αα‘α‘ α£αα°αα°α α | edil ab labuu aythasiben | The baby is not crawling on the floor. |
| ααͺαα ααα³ α£α’αα« α£α¨α°αα | merhina walata abelka ayserh | Merhina does not live in Walata. |
There are some exceptions to the rule. In some cases, the particle "nay" can be replaced by other particles. Let's take a look at some examples:
Negation with Wa
The particle "wa" can replace the particle "nay" in some cases. For instance, instead of saying "α£αα΅αα αα" (anestewennen nay), we can say "α£αα΅αα α" (anestewennen wa). Here are a few examples:
| Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| α₯αα΄α΅ α£ααααα? α£αα°ααα’ | endet algelufum? aydelem. | How are you feeling? Not good. (Literally: "How are you feeling? Not feeling well") |
| α΅α₯α΅α₯ α³ααα α£αα¨α£αα | sbisbi dagmam aykaalm | Drinking alcohol is not healthy. |
Negation with E-sharp
In the past tense, the particle "nay" can be replaced by the consonant "t" with an e-sharp. Let's illustrate this with the following examples:
| Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| αα΅α α°αααα©α | edil tahamarkum | I didn't eat (Lit. I did not it-eat). |
| α°α₯ αααα»α αα₯αα α£αα | seb mamelekhank zibleni ba'alu | I didn't ask my mother for money. (Lit. I did not mother-ask for money) |
Dialogue
- Person 1: ααα΅ααα₯ α΅α¨α΅ α£αα₯αα (Nitae'nti deres ayblahlu) - You don't speak Arabic very well.
- Person 2: α£αα°α₯α (Alatebelo) - I didn't study it well.
Practice
Let's practice with some exercises which will help you use negation in Tigrinya correctly.
1. Translate the following sentences to Tigrinya:
- I am not tired.
- We don't like to eat meat.
2. Translate the following sentences to English:
- α£ααα½ α£ααα³αα (Amelak ayndanum).
- α«α₯ α΅αα΅ α£α αα΅αͺα (Kab dmeth ane mesk'i).
Tips
Negation in Tigrinya might be simple, but there are many nuances that you'll only master through practice! Don't hesitate to work on your grammar skills and use Tigrinya resources such as Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources
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