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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.
* ''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:
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use "Have"]], [[Language/Ewe/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]], [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]].</span>
== Negating Verbs ==


* ''Míɖoɖo dzɔ ɖe mía.'' - I didn't go there.  
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.


The particle ''míɖoɖo'' can also be used with nouns and adjectives. For example:
{| 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 
|-
|}


* ''Míɖoɖo nyui.'' - I didn't have money.
== Negative Pronouns ==
* ''Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ.'' - I wasn't tall.


Finally, the particle ''míɖoɖo'' can also be used to express a negative command. For example:
Negative pronouns are used to replace the noun in a negative sentence. They are used only in negative constructions. Here are some examples:
 
* ''Míɖoɖo dzɔ!'' - Don't go!
 
Here are some more examples of how to use negation in Ewe:  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| nye me || /ɲɛ mɛ/ || No one 
|-
|-
| Mí dzɔ !! mí dzɔ !! I don't go
| nye o || /ɲɛ ɔ/ || Nothing 
|-
|-
| Míɖoɖo nyui !! míɖoɖo nyui !! I don't have money
| vinye eve || /vi.ɲɛ ˈɛ.vɛ/ || Never
|-
|-
| Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! I'm not tall
| kple nye a || /kp͡le ɲɛ a/ || Nowhere 
|-
|-
| Míɖoɖo dzɔ ɖe mía !! míɖoɖo dzɔ ɖe mía !! I didn't go there
|}
 
== 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:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| agbleoo || /aˈɡblɛɔ/ || bad
|-
| alikuu || /aˈli.ku.u/ || ugly 
|-
|-
| Míɖoɖo nyui !! míɖoɖo nyui !! I didn't have money
| atsofui || /aˈt͡so.fu.i/ || difficult
|-
|-
| Míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! míɖoɖo gbɔgbɔ !! I wasn't tall
| adzi || /aˈd͡zi/ || nothing (to be) happy about 
|-
|-
| 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.
 
- 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]!
 
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==Sources==
* [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED028444.pdf introduction to the structure of the Ewe language and "reasonable ...]
* [https://lingbuzz.net/lingbuzz/006823/current.pdf Negation in Ewe (Tongugbe) agent nominalization]
 
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<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. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]


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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.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: How to Use "Have", Geography, Conditional Mood & Plurals.

Negating Verbs[edit | edit source]

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/ 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

Negative Pronouns[edit | edit source]

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/ No one
nye o /ɲɛ ɔ/ Nothing
vinye eve /vi.ɲɛ ˈɛ.vɛ/ Never
kple nye a /kp͡le ɲɛ a/ Nowhere

Negative Adjectives[edit | edit source]

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/ bad
alikuu /aˈli.ku.u/ ugly
atsofui /aˈt͡so.fu.i/ difficult
adzi /aˈd͡zi/ nothing (to be) happy about

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

- 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[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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