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Marathi Grammar - Negation

Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Marathi. Negation is when we express the opposite of something, or when we deny the presence of something. We use negation often in everyday communication and it is an important aspect of Marathi grammar. Negation can be expressed in a number of ways in Marathi, and it is essential to be familiar with these different methods in order to communicate effectively in Marathi.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Future Tense, Pronouns, Questions & Answering Questions.

Basics of Negation[edit | edit source]

In Marathi, we use the word ‘नाहीं’ (nāhīṁ) to express negation. For example, if we want to say "I am not hungry" in Marathi, we say "मला भूख नाहीं आहे" (malā bhūkh nāhīṁ āhe). Here, "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) is used to negate the statement "I am hungry". We can also use the word ‘ना’ (nā) at the end of a sentence to express negation. For example, "मला भूख आहे ना" (malā bhūkh āhe nā) means "I am not hungry".

Another way to express negation is by using the word ‘काहीही’ (kāhīhī), which means "not at all" or "nothing". For example, "मी काहीही करत नाहीं" (mī kāhīhī karat nāhīṁ) means "I don't do anything at all".

We can also use the word "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) as a standalone sentence to express negation. For example, "कुणीही येथे नाहीं" (kuṇīhī yēthē nāhīṁ) means "Nobody is here".

Negation of Verbs[edit | edit source]

To negate a verb in Marathi, we normally use the word "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) after the verb. For example, "मी जात नाहीं" (mī jāt nāhīṁ) means "I am not going", and "तू खात नाहीं" (tū khāt nāhīṁ) means "You are not eating".

Sometimes, we use the word "नको" (nakō) as a negation in imperative mood. For example, "धमाल नको" (dhamāl nakō) means "Don't make noise" or "काम कर नको" (kām kar nakō) means "Don't work".

Below is a table that shows how to negate some common verbs in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
मी आहे नाहीं	mī āhē nāhīṁ	I am not
तू आहेस नाहीं	tū āhēs nāhīṁ	You are not
ते करतात नाहीं	tē karatāt nāhīṁ	He/She doesn't do
आम्ही जातो नाहीं	āmhī jātō nāhīṁ	We are not going
तुम्ही वाचत नाहीं	tumhī vāchat nāhīṁ	You all are not reading

Negation of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

To negate an adjective in Marathi, we usually use the word "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) after the adjective. For example, "हे पुस्तक उत्तम नाहीं" (hē pustak uttam nāhīṁ) means "This book is not good".

We can also use the word ‘काहीही’ (kāhīhī) to negate adjectives. For example, "या प्रवासावर काहीही मज्जा नाहीं" (yā pravāsāvar kāhīhī majjā nāhīṁ) means "There is nothing enjoyable about this trip".

Below is a table that shows how to negate some common adjectives in Marathi:

Marathi	Pronunciation	English
उत्तम नाहीं	uttam nāhīṁ	Not good
भरपूर नाहीं	bharapūr nāhīṁ	Not enough
दुर्दैवी नाहीं	durdhaivī nāhīṁ	Not unfortunate
शांत नाहीं	shānt nāhīṁ	Not peaceful
दूर नाहीं	dūr nāhīṁ	Not far

Negative Pronouns[edit | edit source]

In Marathi, we use specific pronouns to express negation. The most common negative pronouns are "कोणही" (kōnahī) and "काहीही नाहीं" (kāhīhī nāhīṁ).

The pronoun "कोणही" (kōnahī) means "nobody". For example, "कोणही माझी सहायता करत नाहीं" (kōnahī mājhī sahāyatā karat nāhīṁ) means "Nobody helps me".

The expression "काहीही नाहीं" (kāhīhī nāhīṁ) means "nothing". For example, "काहीही नाहीं माझ्या चिंतांच्या उपाय" (kāhīhī nāhīṁ mājhyā chiṇtāñcyā upāy) means "There is nothing I can do about my worries".

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

To help you understand how to use negation in Marathi, here's a dialogue between two friends:

Person 1: "तुम्ही कोणाला जाणार नाहीं?" (tumhī kōṇālā jāṇār nāhīṁ?) (Who are you not taking?)
Person 2: "मला कोणाला जाणार नाहीं" (malā kōṇālā jāṇār nāhīṁ) (I am not taking anyone)
Person 1: "तुम्हाला भूक नाहीं आहे का?" (tumhālā bhūk nāhīṁ āhē kā?) (Are you not hungry?)
Person 2: "होय, मला भूक नाहीं आहे" (hōy, malā bhūk nāhīṁ āhē) (Yes, I am not hungry)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Negation is an important part of Marathi grammar, and it is essential to be familiar with the various ways in which we can express negation. This lesson has covered some of the most common methods of negation in Marathi. To improve your Marathi Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! For more Marathi Grammar topics, please visit the Grammar page. Practice is the key to mastering any language, so keep practicing and you will soon become an expert in Marathi!

➡ 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]

Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Marathi Grammar: Spelling and grammar check, Marathi Grammar: Introduction to Marathi grammar: Verbs, Adverbs & Conditional Mood.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Negative sentences present tense in Marathi : Learn Marathi ...[edit | edit source]

Making negative sentences in English using Marathi - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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Table of Contents - Marathi Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Basic Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Common Verbs and Adjectives

Questions and Answers

Food and Dining

Marathi Festivals and Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Family and Relationships

Marathi Literature and Cinema

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-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/marathi Marathi] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Marathi. Negation is the process of making a statement negative. It is an important part of Marathi grammar and can be used to express a variety of meanings. __TOC__
-Negation is formed by adding the suffix नको (nako) to the verb. This suffix changes the meaning of the verb from affirmative to negative. For example, the verb खाऊ (khāū) means "to eat", while खाऊनको (khāūnako) means "not to eat".
+Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/marathi Marathi] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Marathi. Negation is when we express the opposite of something, or when we deny the presence of something. We use negation often in everyday communication and it is an important aspect of Marathi grammar. Negation can be expressed in a number of ways in Marathi, and it is essential to be familiar with these different methods in order to communicate effectively in Marathi.
+__TOC__
+<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]], [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]], [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] & [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Answering-Questions|Answering Questions]].</span>
+== Basics of Negation ==
+In Marathi, we use the word ‘नाहीं’ (nāhīṁ) to express negation. For example, if we want to say "I am not hungry" in Marathi, we say "मला भूख नाहीं आहे" (malā bhūkh nāhīṁ āhe). Here, "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) is used to negate the statement "I am hungry". We can also use the word ‘ना’ (nā) at the end of a sentence to express negation. For example, "मला भूख आहे ना" (malā bhūkh āhe nā) means "I am not hungry".
+Another way to express negation is by using the word ‘काहीही’ (kāhīhī), which means "not at all" or "nothing". For example, "मी काहीही करत नाहीं" (mī kāhīhī karat nāhīṁ) means "I don't do anything at all".
+We can also use the word "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) as a standalone sentence to express negation. For example, "कुणीही येथे नाहीं" (kuṇīhī yēthē nāhīṁ) means "Nobody is here".
+== Negation of Verbs ==
+To negate a verb in Marathi, we normally use the word "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) after the verb. For example, "मी जात नाहीं" (mī jāt nāhīṁ) means "I am not going", and "तू खात नाहीं" (tū khāt nāhīṁ) means "You are not eating".
-The following table shows some examples of negation in Marathi:
+Sometimes, we use the word "नको" (nakō) as a negation in imperative mood. For example, "धमाल नको" (dhamāl nakō) means "Don't make noise" or "काम कर नको" (kām kar nakō) means "Don't work".
+Below is a table that shows how to negate some common verbs in Marathi:
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| मी आहे नाहीं || mī āhē nāhīṁ || I am not
 |-
-| जाऊ || jāū || to go
+| तू आहेस नाहीं || tū āhēs nāhīṁ || You are not
 |-
-| जाऊनको || jāūnako || not to go
+| ते करतात नाहीं || tē karatāt nāhīṁ || He/She doesn't do
 |-
-| काढू || kāḍhū || to do
+| आम्ही जातो नाहीं || āmhī jātō nāhīṁ || We are not going
 |-
-| काढूनको || kāḍhūnako || not to do
+| तुम्ही वाचत नाहीं|| tumhī vāchat nāhīṁ || You all are not reading
-|-
-| पाहू || pāhū || to see
-|-
-| पाहूनको || pāhūnako || not to see
 |}
-Negation can also be used to express a variety of other meanings. For example, it can be used to express doubt or uncertainty. For example, the sentence मी जाऊनको आहे (mī jāūnako āhe) means "I am not sure if I will go".
+== Negation of Adjectives ==
-Negation can also be used to express prohibition. For example, the sentence तुम्ही खाऊनको नाही (tumhī khāūnako nāhī) means "you must not eat".
+To negate an adjective in Marathi, we usually use the word "नाहीं" (nāhīṁ) after the adjective. For example, "हे पुस्तक उत्तम नाहीं" (hē pustak uttam nāhīṁ) means "This book is not good".
-Negation can also be used to express refusal. For example, the sentence मी काढूनको आहे (mī kāḍhūnako āhe) means "I refuse to do it".
+We can also use the word ‘काहीही’ (kāhīhī) to negate adjectives. For example, "या प्रवासावर काहीही मज्जा नाहीं" (yā pravāsāvar kāhīhī majjā nāhīṁ) means "There is nothing enjoyable about this trip".
-Negation can also be used to express disbelief. For example, the sentence तुम्ही पाहूनको आहे (tumhī pāhūnako āhe) means "I don't believe you".
+Below is a table that shows how to negate some common adjectives in Marathi:
-Negation can also be used to express surprise. For example, the sentence तुम्ही जाऊनको आहे (tumhī jāūnako āhe) means "you are not going?".
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Marathi !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| उत्तम नाहीं || uttam nāhīṁ || Not good
+|-
+| भरपूर नाहीं || bharapūr nāhīṁ || Not enough
+|-
+| दुर्दैवी नाहीं || durdhaivī nāhīṁ || Not unfortunate
+|-
+| शांत नाहीं || shānt nāhīṁ || Not peaceful
+|-
+| दूर नाहीं || dūr nāhīṁ || Not far
+|}
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of knowledge. For example, the sentence मी काढूनको जाणत नाही (mī kāḍhūnako jāṇat nāhī) means "I don't know how to do it".
+== Negative Pronouns ==
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of ability. For example, the sentence मी पाहूनको शकत नाही (mī pāhūnako śakat nāhī) means "I cannot see".
+In Marathi, we use specific pronouns to express negation. The most common negative pronouns are "कोणही" (kōnahī) and "काहीही नाहीं" (kāhīhī nāhīṁ).
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of desire. For example, the sentence मी खाऊनको इच्छित नाही (mī khāūnako icchit nāhī) means "I don't want to eat".
+The pronoun "कोणही" (kōnahī) means "nobody". For example, "कोणही माझी सहायता करत नाहीं" (kōnahī mājhī sahāyatā karat nāhīṁ) means "Nobody helps me".
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of understanding. For example, the sentence मी जाऊनको समजत नाही (mī jāūnako samajat nāhī) means "I don't understand why I should go".
+The expression "काहीही नाहीं" (kāhīhī nāhīṁ) means "nothing". For example, "काहीही नाहीं माझ्या चिंतांच्या उपाय" (kāhīhī nāhīṁ mājhyā chiṇtāñcyā upāy) means "There is nothing I can do about my worries".
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of willingness. For example, the sentence मी काढूनको आग्रही नाही (mī kāḍhūnako āgrhī nāhī) means "I am not willing to do it".
+== Dialogue ==
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of interest. For example, the sentence मी पाहूनको आवडत नाही (mī pāhūnako āvaḍat nāhī) means "I am not interested in seeing it".
+To help you understand how to use negation in Marathi, here's a dialogue between two friends:
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of certainty. For example, the sentence मी खाऊनको निश्चित नाही (mī khāūnako niścit nāhī) means "I am not certain if I should eat".
+* Person 1: "तुम्ही कोणाला जाणार नाहीं?" (tumhī kōṇālā jāṇār nāhīṁ?) (Who are you not taking?)
+* Person 2: "मला कोणाला जाणार नाहीं" (malā kōṇālā jāṇār nāhīṁ) (I am not taking anyone)
+* Person 1: "तुम्हाला भूक नाहीं आहे का?" (tumhālā bhūk nāhīṁ āhē kā?) (Are you not hungry?)
+* Person 2: "होय, मला भूक नाहीं आहे" (hōy, malā bhūk nāhīṁ āhē) (Yes, I am not hungry)
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of agreement. For example, the sentence मी जाऊनको सहमत नाही (mī jāūnako sahamat nāhī) means "I do not agree to go".
+== Conclusion ==
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of permission. For example, the sentence तुम्ही काढूनको परवानगी नाही (tumhī kāḍhūnako paravānagī nāhī) means "you are not allowed to do it".
+Negation is an important part of Marathi grammar, and it is essential to be familiar with the various ways in which we can express negation. This lesson has covered some of the most common methods of negation in Marathi. To improve your Marathi 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=83 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/marathi/question questions]! For more Marathi Grammar topics, please visit the [[Language/Marathi/Grammar|Grammar]] page. Practice is the key to mastering any language, so keep practicing and you will soon become an expert in Marathi!
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of expectation. For example, the sentence मी पाहूनको अपेक्षा नाही (mī pāhūnako apēkṣā nāhī) means "I do not expect to see it".
+<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. 😎
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of belief. For example, the sentence तुम्ही खाऊनको विश्वास नाही (tumhī khāūnako viśvās nāhī) means "you do not believe that you should eat".
+<span class='maj'></span>
+==Sources==
+* [http://kaushiklele-learnmarathi.blogspot.com/2012/05/negative-sentences-present-tense.html Negative Sentences - Present tense in Marathi]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathi_grammar Marathi grammar - Wikipedia]
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of commitment. For example, the sentence मी काढूनको आगमन नाही (mī kāḍhūnako āgaman nāhī) means "I am not committed to doing it".
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammar_of_the_Marathi_language Grammar of the Marathi language]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negation_(grammar) Negation (grammar)]
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of readiness. For example, the sentence तुम्ही जाऊनको तैयार नाही (tumhī jāūnako taiyār nāhī) means "you are not ready to go".
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of enthusiasm. For example, the sentence मी पाहूनको उत्साही नाही (mī pāhūnako utsāhī nāhī) means "I am not enthusiastic about seeing it".
+<span link>Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Spelling-and-grammar-check|Marathi Grammar: Spelling and grammar check]], [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Verbs|Marathi Grammar: Introduction to Marathi grammar: Verbs]], [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]] & [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
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-Negation can also be used to express a lack of confidence. For example, the sentence तुम्ही खाऊनको आत्मविश्वास नाही (tumhī khāūnako ātmaviśvās nāhī) means "you do not have confidence that you should eat".
+==Videos==
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of understanding. For example, the sentence मी काढूनको समजत नाही (mī kāḍhūnako samajat nāhī) means "I do not understand why I should do it".
+===Negative sentences present tense in Marathi : Learn Marathi ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJHucvjNss</youtube>
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of willingness. For example, the sentence तुम्ही पाहूनको आग्रही नाही (tumhī pāhūnako āgrhī nāhī) means "you are not willing to see it".
+===Making negative sentences in English using Marathi - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5d75ajQGZk</youtube>
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of interest. For example, the sentence मी जाऊनको आवडत नाही (mī jāūnako āvaḍat nāhī) means "I am not interested in going".
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Nouns-namo-नामो|Nouns namo नामो]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Marathi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of certainty. For example, the sentence तुम्ही काढूनको निश्चित नाही (tumhī kāḍhūnako niścit nāhī) means "you are not certain if you should do it".
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-Negation can also be used to express a lack of permission. For example, the sentence तुम्ही खाऊनको परवानगी नाही (tumhī khāūnako paravānagī nāhī) means "you are not allowed to eat".
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-Negation can also be used to express a lack of belief. For example, the sentence तुम्ही काढूनको विश्वास नाही (tumhī kāḍhūnako viśvās nāhī) means "you do not believe that you should do it".
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-Negation can also be used to express a lack of commitment. For example, the sentence मी पाहूनको आगमन नाही (mī pāhūnako āgaman nāhī) means "I am not committed to seeing it".
-Negation can also be used to express a lack of readiness. For example, the sentence तुम्ही खाऊनको तैयार नाही (tumhī khāūnako taiyār nāhī) means "you are not ready to eat".
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