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<div class="pg_page_title">Gujarati Grammar - Negation</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/gujarati Gujarati] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Gujarati. Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. It 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 of expressing negation in Gujarati and how to use them in different contexts.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/gujarati Gujarati] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be delving into the topic of negation in the Gujarati language. Understanding this topic is crucial in developing a strong foundation in the language. Let's get started!
 
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==Negation in Gujarati==
Negation in Gujarati is expressed using the words ''na'' and ''naa''. These two words are used to express the opposite of something. The word ''na'' is used when the negation is being expressed in the present tense, while the word ''naa'' is used when the negation is being expressed in the past tense.


For example:  
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Questions|Questions]], [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]], [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Negation-(negueśhen-નેગેશન)|Negation (negueśhen નેગેશન)]] & [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
== Negation ==
 
In the Gujarati language, negation is expressed by adding the word "નહીં" (nahi) before the verb. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| હું ગુજરાતી બોલતો નથીં || Huṁ Gujarati boltō nathi || I don't speak Gujarati
|-
|-
| હું જાઓ ના || huṃ jāo nā || I will not go
| મારી પાસે પૈસા નથીં || Mārī pāsē paisā nathi || I don't have money
|-
|-
| હું જાયું નાં || huṃ jāyuṃ nāṃ || I did not go
| તેને શક નથીં હતો || Tēnē śaka nathi hato || He/she couldn't do it
|}
|}


The word ''na'' is also used to express the negative form of a verb. For example:
In negative sentences, the word order is the same as in affirmative sentences.
 
== Negation with Infinitives ==
 
When negating infinitives, the word "નહીં" is placed after the infinitive.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| વિસ્તાર કરવું નથીં || Vistāra karvum nathi || I don't want to expand
|-
|-
| હું નહીં જાવું || huṃ nahīṃ jāvuṃ || I will not go
| સમજાવવું નથીં || Samajāvavum nathi || I don't want to explain
|-
|-
| હું નહીં જાયું || huṃ nahīṃ jāyuṃ || I did not go
| કામ કરવું નથીં || Kām karvum nathi || I don't want to work
|}
|}


The word ''na'' can also be used to express the negative form of adjectives. For example:
== Negation with Perfect Tense ==
 
When negating perfect tense, the word "નથીં" is placed after the past participle.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| હું ચાય પીવ્યો નથીં || Huṁ chāy pīvyō nathi || I haven't drunk tea
|-
|-
| તે અચૂક નથી || te acūka naṭhī || It is not difficult
| તેંને પુસ્તક વાંચી નથીં હતી || Tēnnē pustak vān̄cī nathi hatī || He/she hasn't read the book
|-
|-
| તે સરળ નથી || te sarala naṭhī || It is not simple
| હું ટીવી જોઈ નથીં || Huṁ ṭīvī jō'ī nathi || I haven't watched TV
|}
|}


The word ''na'' can also be used to express the negative form of adverbs. For example:
== Negation with Modal Verbs ==
 
Negation with modal verbs is also achieved using the word "નથીં" after the modal verb.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| હું કોઈને જબરજસ્તી કરવી નથીં હતો || Huṁ kō'īnē jabarajastī karvī nathi hato || I couldn't force anyone
|-
|-
| તે તળે નહીં જાયું || te taḷe nahīṃ jāyuṃ || He did not go there
| તેને તમારી મદદ કરવી જરૂરી નથીં હતી || Tēnē tamārī madad karvī jarūrī nathi hatī || He/she didn't need your help
|-
| તે તળે નહીં આવું || te taḷe nahīṃ āvuṃ || He will not come there
|}
|}


The word ''na'' can also be used to express the negative form of nouns. For example:
== Examples in Context ==


{| class="wikitable"
To better understand negation, let's see it used in a dialogue:
|-
 
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
* Person 1: તમે ક્યારેય વિશ્વાસ કરતા નથીં. (Tame kyārēya viśvās karatā nathi.) (You never believe me.)
|-
* Person 2: ના, હું તો થોડો થોડો વિશ્વાસ કરું છું. (Nā, huṁ tō thōḍō thōḍō viśvās karuṁ chuṁ.) (No, I believe you a little bit at a time.)
| તે માણસ નથી || te māṇasa naṭhī || He is not a man
|-
| તે ગુજરાતી નથી || te gujarātī naṭhī || He is not Gujarati
|}


==Conclusion==
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we have looked at the different ways of expressing negation in Gujarati. We have seen that the word ''na'' is used when the negation is being expressed in the present tense, while the word ''naa'' is used when the negation is being expressed in the past tense. We have also seen that the word ''na'' can be used to express the negative form of verbs, adjectives, adverbs and nouns.


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Negation is a fundamental aspect of the Gujarati language, and mastering it is essential in developing fluency. We hope that this lesson has provided you with the necessary knowledge to properly use negation in your conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect! Don't be afraid to utilize the resources available to you, such as [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=51 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/gujarati/question questions] you may have!


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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarati_grammar Gujarati grammar - Wikipedia]
* [http://learn101.org/gujarati_grammar.php Gujarati Grammar | LEARN101.ORG]
* [http://ilovelanguages.org/gujarati_grammar.php Gujarati Grammar - 17 Lessons]
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]], [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Feminine-(se'te'rī-સ્ત્રી)|Feminine (se'te'rī સ્ત્રી)]].</span>
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==Videos==
===Negative Sentences in Gujarati using "Should not" : Learn Gujarati ...===
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===5. Passive Voice of Simple Present Tense Negative [Gujarati] | Angel ...===
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Negation-(negueśhen-નેગેશન)|Negation (negueśhen નેગેશન)]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Gujarati/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
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Latest revision as of 21:26, 27 March 2023

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Gujarati Grammar - Negation

Hi Gujarati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be delving into the topic of negation in the Gujarati language. Understanding this topic is crucial in developing a strong foundation in the language. Let's get started!


After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Questions, Nouns, Negation (negueśhen નેગેશન) & 0 to A1 Course.

Negation[edit | edit source]

In the Gujarati language, negation is expressed by adding the word "નહીં" (nahi) before the verb. For example:

Gujarati Pronunciation English
હું ગુજરાતી બોલતો નથીં Huṁ Gujarati boltō nathi I don't speak Gujarati
મારી પાસે પૈસા નથીં Mārī pāsē paisā nathi I don't have money
તેને શક નથીં હતો Tēnē śaka nathi hato He/she couldn't do it

In negative sentences, the word order is the same as in affirmative sentences.

Negation with Infinitives[edit | edit source]

When negating infinitives, the word "નહીં" is placed after the infinitive.

Gujarati Pronunciation English
વિસ્તાર કરવું નથીં Vistāra karvum nathi I don't want to expand
સમજાવવું નથીં Samajāvavum nathi I don't want to explain
કામ કરવું નથીં Kām karvum nathi I don't want to work

Negation with Perfect Tense[edit | edit source]

When negating perfect tense, the word "નથીં" is placed after the past participle.

Gujarati Pronunciation English
હું ચાય પીવ્યો નથીં Huṁ chāy pīvyō nathi I haven't drunk tea
તેંને પુસ્તક વાંચી નથીં હતી Tēnnē pustak vān̄cī nathi hatī He/she hasn't read the book
હું ટીવી જોઈ નથીં Huṁ ṭīvī jō'ī nathi I haven't watched TV

Negation with Modal Verbs[edit | edit source]

Negation with modal verbs is also achieved using the word "નથીં" after the modal verb.

Gujarati Pronunciation English
હું કોઈને જબરજસ્તી કરવી નથીં હતો Huṁ kō'īnē jabarajastī karvī nathi hato I couldn't force anyone
તેને તમારી મદદ કરવી જરૂરી નથીં હતી Tēnē tamārī madad karvī jarūrī nathi hatī He/she didn't need your help

Examples in Context[edit | edit source]

To better understand negation, let's see it used in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: તમે ક્યારેય વિશ્વાસ કરતા નથીં. (Tame kyārēya viśvās karatā nathi.) (You never believe me.)
  • Person 2: ના, હું તો થોડો થોડો વિશ્વાસ કરું છું. (Nā, huṁ tō thōḍō thōḍō viśvās karuṁ chuṁ.) (No, I believe you a little bit at a time.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Negation is a fundamental aspect of the Gujarati language, and mastering it is essential in developing fluency. We hope that this lesson has provided you with the necessary knowledge to properly use negation in your conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect! Don't be afraid to utilize the resources available to you, such as Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have!

➡ 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. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Future Tense, Conditional Mood & Feminine (se'te'rī સ્ત્રી).

Videos[edit | edit source]

Negative Sentences in Gujarati using "Should not" : Learn Gujarati ...[edit | edit source]

5. Passive Voice of Simple Present Tense Negative [Gujarati] | Angel ...[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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