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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/morisyen Morisyen] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Morisyen. 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 Morisyen, as well as some examples of how to use them. __TOC__


Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Morisyen, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word ''ne'' before the verb. For example:
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/morisyen Morisyen] learners! 😊


* ''Ne m'aime pas.'' - Don't love me.
In this lesson, we are going to learn about negation in Morisyen. It is an essential aspect of the language that will allow us to express negation, prohibitions, and doubts. We will also talk about its different forms, its placement in the sentence, and its usage. At the end of this lesson, you should be equipped with enough knowledge to use negation in your speech and writing.  


Another way to express negation is to use the word ''pas'' after the verb. For example:
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* ''Je ne mange pas.'' - I don't eat.


You can also use the word ''jamais'' to express negation. This is usually used to express that something never happens. For example:  
<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use "Have"]], [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Questions|Questions]].</span>
== Negation Forms ==
Negation in Morisyen is expressed mainly through the use of negation markers. These markers are added to the verb or the auxiliary verb to indicate that the sentence has a negative meaning. The most common negation markers are "pa", "pé", "ti", "té", and "pa ti". Let's look at them more closely:


* ''Je ne vais jamais à la plage.'' - I never go to the beach.
{| class="wikitable"
! Morisyen !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Pa || pa || Not
|-
| Pé || pe || Don't / Doesn't
|-
| Ti || ti || Didn't
|-
| Té || te || Wasn't / Weren't
|-
| Pa ti || pa ti || Haven't / Hasn't
|}
 
The negation marker "pa" is the most common and can be used in most situations. The main difference between "pa" and "pé" is that "pa" is used to negate a verb, while "pé" is used to negate an action. For example:
 
* Li pa souliye. (He does not read.)
* Li pé vine. (He did not come.)
 
The negation marker "ti" is used to negate a past event. It is always followed by another verb or auxiliary verb. For example:


Finally, you can use the word ''rien'' to express that nothing is happening. For example:
* Mo ti alé (I did not go.)
* Li ti pe travay (He was not working.)


* ''Je ne fais rien.'' - I'm not doing anything.
The negation marker "té" is also used in the past tense, but it is used to indicate a state or condition that did not exist. For example:


It is important to note that the placement of the negation words can change the meaning of the sentence. For example:
* Li té pa kontan (He was not happy.)
* Mo té pa koné (I didn't know.)


* ''Je ne mange pas.'' - I don't eat.
The negation marker "pa ti" is used to negate a present event in the past tense. It is always followed by another verb or auxiliary verb. For example:
* ''Je mange ne pas.'' - I eat not.


The first sentence expresses that the speaker does not eat, while the second sentence expresses that the speaker eats something that is not food.  
* Mo pa ti koné (I haven't known.)
* Li pa ti vin (He hasn't come.)


Now let's look at some examples of how to use negation in Morisyen.  
== Placement of Negation ==
In Morisyen, negation markers are placed before the verb or auxiliary verb. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
* Je ne parle pas français. (I do not speak French.)
|-
* Li pa ale. (He is not going.)
! Morisyen !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
* Mo ti pa kav vin. (I could not come.)
|-
 
| Ne parle pas || neh parl-eh pah || Don't speak
== Usage ==
|-
Negation in Morisyen is used in several situations. The most common ones are:
| Ne fais pas ça || neh feh pah sah || Don't do that
 
|-
* To express negation or prohibition. For example: Li pa kapav fer sa. (He cannot do that.)
| Je n'ai jamais fait ça || zhuh nay zhah-mee feh sah || I have never done that
* To indicate doubt or uncertainty. For example: Mo pa koné si li vini osi. (I do not know whether he will come too.)
|-
* To express surprise or disbelief. For example: Pa posib! (It's not possible!)
| Je ne veux rien faire || zhuh neh vuh ree-ehn fehr || I don't want to do anything
* To give a negative response to a question. For example: To koné ékout mo kri? - Pa. (Do you hear me screaming? - No.)
|-
 
| Je ne sais pas || zhuh neh seh pah || I don't know
== Dialogue ==
|}
* Person 1: Mo pa kapav alé. (I cannot go.)
* Person 2: Meh! To pa fer nanye ase. (Well! You do not do anything enough.)
* Person 1: Mo ti pou fer sa mé mo pa kapav. (I would do it but I cannot.)
* Person 2: Pa gra. (No problem.)


As you can see, negation is an important part of Morisyen grammar. It is important to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively.  
== Conclusion ==
In conclusion, negation is an essential aspect of Morisyen grammar that requires careful attention. By using the correct forms, placement, and usage, we can convey the exact meaning we want. Remember to practice with native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/morisyen/question questions]. You can also consult the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=4577 Find native speakers] on Polyglot Club. To improve your [[Language/Morisyen|Morisyen]] [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website.


<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. 😎
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morisyen Morisyen Language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_negation Negation in Grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius Mauritius]


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==Videos==
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* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Morisyen/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]


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Morisyen Grammar - Negation

Hi Morisyen learners! 😊

In this lesson, we are going to learn about negation in Morisyen. It is an essential aspect of the language that will allow us to express negation, prohibitions, and doubts. We will also talk about its different forms, its placement in the sentence, and its usage. At the end of this lesson, you should be equipped with enough knowledge to use negation in your speech and writing.


Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: How to Use "Have", Conditional Mood & Questions.

Negation Forms[edit | edit source]

Negation in Morisyen is expressed mainly through the use of negation markers. These markers are added to the verb or the auxiliary verb to indicate that the sentence has a negative meaning. The most common negation markers are "pa", "pé", "ti", "té", and "pa ti". Let's look at them more closely:

Morisyen Pronunciation English
Pa pa Not
Pé pe Don't / Doesn't
Ti ti Didn't
Té te Wasn't / Weren't
Pa ti pa ti Haven't / Hasn't

The negation marker "pa" is the most common and can be used in most situations. The main difference between "pa" and "pé" is that "pa" is used to negate a verb, while "pé" is used to negate an action. For example:

  • Li pa souliye. (He does not read.)
  • Li pé vine. (He did not come.)

The negation marker "ti" is used to negate a past event. It is always followed by another verb or auxiliary verb. For example:

  • Mo ti alé (I did not go.)
  • Li ti pe travay (He was not working.)

The negation marker "té" is also used in the past tense, but it is used to indicate a state or condition that did not exist. For example:

  • Li té pa kontan (He was not happy.)
  • Mo té pa koné (I didn't know.)

The negation marker "pa ti" is used to negate a present event in the past tense. It is always followed by another verb or auxiliary verb. For example:

  • Mo pa ti koné (I haven't known.)
  • Li pa ti vin (He hasn't come.)

Placement of Negation[edit | edit source]

In Morisyen, negation markers are placed before the verb or auxiliary verb. For example:

  • Je ne parle pas français. (I do not speak French.)
  • Li pa ale. (He is not going.)
  • Mo ti pa kav vin. (I could not come.)

Usage[edit | edit source]

Negation in Morisyen is used in several situations. The most common ones are:

  • To express negation or prohibition. For example: Li pa kapav fer sa. (He cannot do that.)
  • To indicate doubt or uncertainty. For example: Mo pa koné si li vini osi. (I do not know whether he will come too.)
  • To express surprise or disbelief. For example: Pa posib! (It's not possible!)
  • To give a negative response to a question. For example: To koné ékout mo kri? - Pa. (Do you hear me screaming? - No.)

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

  • Person 1: Mo pa kapav alé. (I cannot go.)
  • Person 2: Meh! To pa fer nanye ase. (Well! You do not do anything enough.)
  • Person 1: Mo ti pou fer sa mé mo pa kapav. (I would do it but I cannot.)
  • Person 2: Pa gra. (No problem.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In conclusion, negation is an essential aspect of Morisyen grammar that requires careful attention. By using the correct forms, placement, and usage, we can convey the exact meaning we want. Remember to practice with native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also consult the Find native speakers on Polyglot Club. To improve your Morisyen Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.

Sources[edit | edit source]


Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Gender & Future Tense.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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