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Fijian Grammar - Negation

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will study the negation in Fijian. This is an important topic in Fijian grammar, as it allows you to express negation or denial. We will begin by understanding the basics of Fijian negation and then gradually move on to more complex forms. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how negation works in Fijian.

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Pronouns, Give your Opinion, Questions & Conditional Mood.

Basics of Negation[edit | edit source]

In Fijian, negation is formed either by adding the word "se" before the verb or by using the particle "ka sega ni" before the verb. For example:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Au se lako	Ow seh lah-kaw	I am not going
Au ka sega ni lako	Ow kah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw	I am not going

As you can see from the table above, the same meaning of negation is expressed in Fijian in two different ways. The first form is more commonly used in spoken Fijian, while the second is used in formal or written Fijian.

Complex Negation in Fijian[edit | edit source]

In Fijian, you can use several other words and phrases to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Au sa sega ni lako	Ow sah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw	I am not going
Au sa qai sega ni lako	Ow sah ngai seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw	I will not go
Au na sega ni lako	Ow nah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw	I did not go

In the examples above, different words and particles are used to express negation. The word "sa" is often used to express incomplete or ongoing actions, while "qai" indicates something that will happen in the future. The particle "na" is used for past tense negation.

Examples in Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Let's see negation in action in a dialogue:

Person 1: Au sega ni lako e na vale ni a wili tu cake me gu
Person 2: A, caqali au sa vakarau ga

Translation:

Person 1: I did not go to the house where they built the new fence
Person 2: Oh, I'm just arranging for things

How to Practice Negation in Fijian[edit | edit source]

To practice negation in Fijian, try to form your own negative sentences using the different forms we have studied in this lesson. You can also find more exercises and examples in the Fijian Grammar section of the Polyglot Club website.

To improve your Fijian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ 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]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Possession

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Family and Relationships

Fijian Etiquette

Food and Dining

Questions and Interrogatives

Travel and Transportation

Fijian Festivals and Celebrations

Adjectives and Adverbs

Weather and Seasons

Fijian Music and Dance

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Work and Professions

Fijian Sports and Recreation

Imperatives and Requests

Shopping and Money

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-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian Fijian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Fijian. 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 Fijian, as well as some examples of how to use them.
+Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian Fijian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will study the negation in Fijian. This is an important topic in Fijian grammar, as it allows you to express negation or denial. We will begin by understanding the basics of Fijian negation and then gradually move on to more complex forms. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how negation works in Fijian.
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-Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Fijian, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the particle ''se'' before the verb. For example:
-* ''Au se lako'' - I don't go
+<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]], [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]], [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] & [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
-* ''E se vakayagataka'' - He/she doesn't understand
+== Basics of Negation ==
-Another way to express negation is to use the particle ''sega''. This particle is used to express a stronger form of negation. For example:
+In Fijian, negation is formed either by adding the word "se" before the verb or by using the particle "ka sega ni" before the verb. For example:
-* ''Au sega lako'' - I definitely don't go
+{| class="wikitable"
-* ''E sega vakayagataka'' - He/she definitely doesn't understand
+! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Au se lako || Ow seh lah-kaw || I am not going
+|-
+| Au ka sega ni lako || Ow kah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I am not going
+|}
-The particle ''sega ni'' is also used to express a stronger form of negation. For example:
+As you can see from the table above, the same meaning of negation is expressed in Fijian in two different ways. The first form is more commonly used in spoken Fijian, while the second is used in formal or written Fijian.
-* ''Au sega ni lako'' - I absolutely don't go
+== Complex Negation in Fijian ==
-* ''E sega ni vakayagataka'' - He/she absolutely doesn't understand
-Finally, the particle ''sega sara'' is used to express the strongest form of negation. For example:
+In Fijian, you can use several other words and phrases to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:
-* ''Au sega sara lako'' - I definitely, absolutely don't go
+{| class="wikitable"
-* ''E sega sara vakayagataka'' - He/she definitely, absolutely doesn't understand
+! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Au sa sega ni lako || Ow sah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I am not going
+|-
+| Au sa qai sega ni lako || Ow sah ngai seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I will not go
+|-
+| Au na sega ni lako || Ow nah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I did not go
+|}
-It is important to note that the particles ''se'', ''sega'', ''sega ni'' and ''sega sara'' can all be used with nouns as well as verbs. For example:
+In the examples above, different words and particles are used to express negation. The word "sa" is often used to express incomplete or ongoing actions, while "qai" indicates something that will happen in the future. The particle "na" is used for past tense negation.
-* ''E se dua'' - He/she doesn't have two
+== Examples in Dialogue ==
-* ''E sega dua'' - He/she definitely doesn't have two
-* ''E sega ni dua'' - He/she absolutely doesn't have two
-* ''E sega sara dua'' - He/she definitely, absolutely doesn't have two
-It is also important to note that the particles ''se'', ''sega'', ''sega ni'' and ''sega sara'' can all be used with adjectives as well as verbs and nouns. For example:
+Let's see negation in action in a dialogue:
-* ''E se vinaka'' - He/she isn't good
+* Person 1: Au sega ni lako e na vale ni a wili tu cake me gu
-* ''E sega vinaka'' - He/she definitely isn't good
+* Person 2: A, caqali au sa vakarau ga
-* ''E sega ni vinaka'' - He/she absolutely isn't good
-* ''E sega sara vinaka'' - He/she definitely, absolutely isn't good
-Now that you know the basics of negation in Fijian, let's look at some examples of how to use them in sentences.
+Translation:
-=== Examples ===
+* Person 1: I did not go to the house where they built the new fence
-{| class="wikitable"
+* Person 2: Oh, I'm just arranging for things
-|-
-! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+== How to Practice Negation in Fijian ==
-|-
-| Au se lako || Ah-oo seh lah-koh || I don't go
+To practice negation in Fijian, try to form your own negative sentences using the different forms we have studied in this lesson. You can also find more exercises and examples in the [[Language/Fijian/Grammar|Fijian Grammar]] section of the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website.
-|-
-| E sega lako || Eh seh-gah lah-koh || He/she definitely doesn't go
+To improve your Fijian 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=40 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian/question questions]!
-|-
-| Au sega ni lako || Ah-oo seh-gah nee lah-koh || I absolutely don't go
-|-
-| E sega sara lako || Eh seh-gah sah-rah lah-koh || He/she definitely, absolutely doesn't go
-|-
-| E se dua || Eh seh doo-ah || He/she doesn't have two
-|-
-| E sega ni dua || Eh seh-gah nee doo-ah || He/she absolutely doesn't have two
-|-
-| E se vinaka || Eh seh vee-nah-kah || He/she isn't good
-|-
-| E sega sara vinaka || Eh seh-gah sah-rah vee-nah-kah || He/she definitely, absolutely isn't good
-|}
-As you can see, negation in Fijian is quite straightforward. With practice, you will be able to use these particles correctly and confidently in your conversations.
+<span class='maj'></span>
+<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. 😎
-➡ 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. 😎
+{{#seo:
+|title=Fijian Grammar - Negation
+|keywords=Fijian grammar, negation in Fijian, Fijian language, Fijian negation
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn about negation in Fijian grammar.
+}}
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fijian_language Fijian language - Wikipedia]
+* [https://wals.info/languoid/lect/wals_code_fij Language Fijian - WALS Online]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
-* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
 * [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
 * [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
-* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
-* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
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