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<div class="pg_page_title">Dutch Grammar - Negation</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Dutch Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/dutch Dutch] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Dutch. 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 express negation in Dutch, as well as some examples of how to use them. So let's get started! __TOC__


==Negation in Dutch==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/dutch Dutch] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will cover the topic of negation in Dutch. Negation is the grammatical term used to indicate negation or denial. It is an essential concept in any language, and mastering it is crucial to speak Dutch correctly. The negative form is created by adding the word “niet” after the verb. For example, "ik lees niet" means "I am not reading."
Negation in Dutch is expressed in a few different ways. The most common way is by using the word ''niet'' (not). This is used to negate verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. For example:  
 
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<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]], [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Conditional-Mood-in-Dutch|Conditional Mood in Dutch]], [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] & [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/How-to-use-“must”-in-Dutch|How to use “must” in Dutch]].</span>
== Simple Negation ==
 
The most common way to create a negative sentence in Dutch is by adding "niet" after the verb. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ik ben hier niet  || Ik ben hier niet  || I am not here
|-
|-
| Ik ben niet moe || [[IPA|/ɪk bɛn nit moː/]] || I am not tired
| Hij eet geen vis || Hij eet geen vis || He does not eat fish
|-
|-
| Het is niet koud || [[IPA|/ɦɛt ɪs nit kʌut/]] || It is not cold
| Jullie spreken geen Frans || YOO-lee SPREH-ken hehn fREE-nss || You do not speak French
|-
| Ze spreekt niet snel || [[IPA|/zə sprɛkt nit snɛl/]] || She does not speak quickly
|-
| Hij loopt niet hard || [[IPA|/ɦɛi lɔpt nit ɦɑrt/]] || He does not run fast
|}
|}


Another way to express negation in Dutch is by using the word ''geen'' (no). This is used to negate nouns and pronouns. For example:  
== Negation Using "Geen" ==
 
Another way to create negative sentences in Dutch is by using the word "geen," which means "not a" or "none." Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ik heb geen honger  || Ik hehb khehn HOHn-guhr || I am not hungry
|-
|-
| Ik heb geen hond || [[IPA|/ɪk ɦɛb xɛn ɦɔnt/]] || I do not have a dog
| Zij heeft geen boeken || ZAY hehft khehn BOO-ken || She does not have any books
|-
|-
| Zij heeft geen auto || [[IPA|/zɛi ɦɛft xɛn ɑuto/]] || She does not have a car
| Wij hebben geen tijd || VIGH hkhehn khehn tayt|| We do not have time
|-
| Wij hebben geen tijd || [[IPA|/vɛi ɦɛbən xɛn tɛi/]] || We do not have time
|-
| Jullie hebben geen geld || [[IPA|/jʏli ɦɛbən xɛn ɣɛlt/]] || You do not have money
|}
|}


Finally, there is the word ''niets'' (nothing). This is used to negate a sentence or phrase. For example:  
== Negation Using "Nooit" ==
 
"Nooit" means "never" in Dutch. It is used to indicate the negation of a verb in the sense that an action will never take place. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ik ga nooit naar de bioscoop || Ik gha noojt naahruh duh bee-oh-skohp || I never go to the cinema
|-
| Ik heb niets gezegd || [[IPA|/ɪk ɦɛb nitʃ xəzɛxt/]] || I said nothing
|-
|-
| Zij heeft niets gedaan || [[IPA|/zɛi ɦɛft nitʃ ɣədaːn/]] || She did nothing
| Wij eten nooit fastfood  || VIGH ay-tun noojt fahst-foht || We never eat fast food
|-
|-
| Wij hebben niets gezien || [[IPA|/vɛi ɦɛbən nitʃ xəziːn/]] || We saw nothing
| Jullie luisteren nooit naar klassieke muziek || YOO-lee LIGH-stuh-ruhn noojt naahruh KLAH-ssee-kuh moo-zayk || You never listen to classical music
|-
| Jullie hebben niets gehoord || [[IPA|/jʏli ɦɛbən nitʃ xəɦoːrt/]] || You heard nothing
|}
|}


It is important to note that the word ''niets'' can also be used to negate a verb, adjective, or adverb. For example:  
== Negation Using "Niemand" ==
 
"Niemand" means nobody or no one in Dutch. It is used to negate a noun. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Er is niemand in het huis || uhr uhs nee-MUNT in hut hous|| There is nobody in the house
|-
| Ik ben niets vergeten || [[IPA|/ɪk bɛn nitʃ vərɣətən/]] || I have forgotten nothing
|-
| Het is niets leuk || [[IPA|/ɦɛt ɪs nitʃ løk/]] || It is not fun
|-
|-
| Ze spreekt niets snel || [[IPA|/zə sprɛkt nitʃ snɛl/]] || She does not speak quickly
| Niemand wil met mij dansen || NEE-munt wil meht may DUN-suhn || Nobody wants to dance with me
|-
|-
| Hij loopt niets hard || [[IPA|/ɦɛi lɔpt nitʃ ɦɑrt/]] || He does not run fast
| Niemand houdt van sorry's || NEE-munt how-duh fun SORR-ees || Nobody likes apologies
|}
|}


It is also important to note that the word ''niets'' can be used to negate a sentence or phrase that contains a verb, adjective, or adverb. For example:  
== Double Negation ==
 
In Dutch, double negation is correct grammar. It means that the sentence is negative, and it reinforces the negation instead of canceling it out. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Dutch !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ik heb nooit geen geld  || Ik heb nooit geen geld  || I never have any money (lit. I have never no money)
|-
|-
| Ik heb niets leuks gezegd || [[IPA|/ɪk ɦɛb nitʃ løks xəzɛxt/]] || I said nothing fun
| Hij is nergens niet  || Hij is nergens niet  || He is not anywhere (lit. He is nowhere not)
|-
|-
| Zij heeft niets interessants gedaan || [[IPA|/zɛi ɦɛft nitʃ ɪntərɛsɑnts ɣədaːn/]] || She did nothing interesting
| Wij willen nooit niks doen || VIGH wil-un noojt niiks doen || We never want to do anything (lit. We want to never nothing do)
|-
| Wij hebben niets moois gezien || [[IPA|/vɛi ɦɛbən nitʃ moːs xəziːn/]] || We saw nothing beautiful
|-
| Jullie hebben niets interessants gehoord || [[IPA|/jʏli ɦɛbən nitʃ ɪntərɛsɑnts xəɦoːrt/]] || You heard nothing interesting
|}
|}


Now that you know the basics of negation in Dutch, it's time to practice!
== Dialogue ==


==Practice==
Here is a dialogue so you can see the words in context:
To improve your [[Language/Dutch|Dutch]] [[Language/Dutch/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=34 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/dutch/question questions]!


Try to create your own sentences using the words ''niet'', ''geen'', and ''niets''. Here are some examples to get you started:
* Person 1: Wil je naar de film gaan? (Do you want to go to the movies?)
* Person 2: Ik ga nooit naar de bioscoop, dus ik denk het niet. (I never go to the cinema, so I don't think so.)


* Ik heb geen auto.
== Exercise ==
* Zij heeft niets gezegd.
* Wij hebben niets gezien.
* Jullie hebben geen geld.


Once you have created your own sentences, try to find a native speaker on the Polyglot Club website to practice with. Good luck!
Translate the following sentences to Dutch:
 
1. She doesn't like coffee.
2. They have never been to Amsterdam.
3. I don't speak Dutch.
4. We don't want to go outside.
 
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==Sources==
* [https://www.dutchgrammar.com/en/?n=WordOrder.45 Dutch Grammar • Negating sentences]
* [https://www.dutchpod101.com/blog/2021/08/10/dutch-negation/ Dutch Negation: Learn How to Form Negative Sentences]


<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. 😎
<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. 😎
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==Videos==
===Negation in Dutch: When to use "geen"? // Dutch grammar - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75FQ87qCaZQ</youtube>
===Dutch negation rules: Trick for to use use "niet" correctly! // Dutch ...===
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===Dutch negative: niet, geen and the position in the sentence - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y63O_J90veg</youtube>
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Conditional-Mood-in-Dutch|Conditional Mood in Dutch]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Ablative-Case-in-Dutch|Ablative Case in Dutch]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/The-Locative-Case-in-Dutch|The Locative Case in Dutch]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Genitive-Case-in-Dutch|Genitive Case in Dutch]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Interrogative-words-in-Dutch|Interrogative words in Dutch]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/Definite-Articles-in-Dutch|Definite Articles in Dutch]]
* [[Language/Dutch/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]


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Dutch Grammar - Negation

Hi Dutch learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover the topic of negation in Dutch. Negation is the grammatical term used to indicate negation or denial. It is an essential concept in any language, and mastering it is crucial to speak Dutch correctly. The negative form is created by adding the word “niet” after the verb. For example, "ik lees niet" means "I am not reading."


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Future Tense, Conditional Mood in Dutch, 0 to A1 Course & How to use “must” in Dutch.

Simple Negation[edit | edit source]

The most common way to create a negative sentence in Dutch is by adding "niet" after the verb. Here are some examples:

Dutch Pronunciation English
Ik ben hier niet Ik ben hier niet I am not here
Hij eet geen vis Hij eet geen vis He does not eat fish
Jullie spreken geen Frans YOO-lee SPREH-ken hehn fREE-nss You do not speak French

Negation Using "Geen"[edit | edit source]

Another way to create negative sentences in Dutch is by using the word "geen," which means "not a" or "none." Here are some examples:

Dutch Pronunciation English
Ik heb geen honger Ik hehb khehn HOHn-guhr I am not hungry
Zij heeft geen boeken ZAY hehft khehn BOO-ken She does not have any books
Wij hebben geen tijd VIGH hkhehn khehn tayt We do not have time

Negation Using "Nooit"[edit | edit source]

"Nooit" means "never" in Dutch. It is used to indicate the negation of a verb in the sense that an action will never take place. Here are some examples:

Dutch Pronunciation English
Ik ga nooit naar de bioscoop Ik gha noojt naahruh duh bee-oh-skohp I never go to the cinema
Wij eten nooit fastfood VIGH ay-tun noojt fahst-foht We never eat fast food
Jullie luisteren nooit naar klassieke muziek YOO-lee LIGH-stuh-ruhn noojt naahruh KLAH-ssee-kuh moo-zayk You never listen to classical music

Negation Using "Niemand"[edit | edit source]

"Niemand" means nobody or no one in Dutch. It is used to negate a noun. Here are some examples:

Dutch Pronunciation English
Er is niemand in het huis uhr uhs nee-MUNT in hut hous There is nobody in the house
Niemand wil met mij dansen NEE-munt wil meht may DUN-suhn Nobody wants to dance with me
Niemand houdt van sorry's NEE-munt how-duh fun SORR-ees Nobody likes apologies

Double Negation[edit | edit source]

In Dutch, double negation is correct grammar. It means that the sentence is negative, and it reinforces the negation instead of canceling it out. Here are some examples:

Dutch Pronunciation English
Ik heb nooit geen geld Ik heb nooit geen geld I never have any money (lit. I have never no money)
Hij is nergens niet Hij is nergens niet He is not anywhere (lit. He is nowhere not)
Wij willen nooit niks doen VIGH wil-un noojt niiks doen We never want to do anything (lit. We want to never nothing do)

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here is a dialogue so you can see the words in context:

  • Person 1: Wil je naar de film gaan? (Do you want to go to the movies?)
  • Person 2: Ik ga nooit naar de bioscoop, dus ik denk het niet. (I never go to the cinema, so I don't think so.)

Exercise[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences to Dutch:

1. She doesn't like coffee. 2. They have never been to Amsterdam. 3. I don't speak Dutch. 4. We don't want to go outside.

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ 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. 😎

Videos[edit | edit source]

Negation in Dutch: When to use "geen"? // Dutch grammar - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Dutch negation rules: Trick for to use use "niet" correctly! // Dutch ...[edit | edit source]

Dutch negative: niet, geen and the position in the sentence - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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