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In this lesson, we will explore an essential aspect of Romanian grammar: '''negation'''. Understanding how to form negative sentences is crucial for effective communication in any language. In Romanian, negation is primarily achieved using the word '''"nu"''', which means "not." This lesson will help you grasp the concept of negation, allowing you to express yourself more freely and accurately in Romanian.
The structure of this lesson will be as follows:
1. '''Introduction to Negation'''
2. '''How to Use "nu" in Sentences'''
3. '''Examples of Negation'''


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4. '''Exercises for Practice'''


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/romanian Romanian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in the Romanian language, a very important aspect of the syntax of the language. Negation is the process of expressing the opposite of a statement or sentence. It is an essential concept in communication that helps to convey a message effectively.
5. '''Solutions and Explanations'''


Negation can be expressed in both verbal and non-verbal ways, but in this lesson, we will focus on verbal negation. We will also explore some cultural aspects of the language and provide examples to help you understand the topic better.
Let's dive into this fascinating topic!


Let's begin!
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== Negation in Romanian ==
=== Introduction to Negation ===
In Romanian language, negation is generally expressed through the use of the word "nu" (which means "not" in English). It is placed before the verb in a sentence to create a negation.
 
Negation is the grammatical term used to denote the absence, denial, or contradiction of something. In Romanian, negation can change the meaning of a sentence from positive to negative, which is a fundamental skill for beginners. The word '''"nu"''' is placed before the verb to negate a statement. For example, if you want to say "I eat," which is "Eu mănânc" in Romanian, the negative form would be "Eu nu mănânc," meaning "I do not eat."
 
Learning how to negate sentences will enable you to respond to questions, express your preferences, and clarify misunderstandings. It’s an essential building block for your growing Romanian vocabulary and grammar skills.
 
=== How to Use "nu" in Sentences ===
 
To create a negative sentence in Romanian, simply follow this structure:
 
* '''Subject + nu + Verb + (Complement)'''.
 
Here’s a breakdown of this structure:
 
* '''Subject''': This is who or what is performing the action.


=== Negative Form of Present Tense Verbs ===
* '''nu''': This is the negation word.
The negative form of the present tense is formed by adding the word "nu" before the verb. Let's take the verb "a fi" (to be) as an example.
 
* '''Verb''': This is the action being performed.
 
* '''(Complement)''': This may include objects or additional information about the verb.
 
Let’s look at some examples of how to use "nu" to form negative sentences.
 
=== Examples of Negation ===
 
Below are examples illustrating the use of "nu" in various contexts.  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu nu sunt || [ew noo soon-t] || I am not  
 
| Eu nu vorbesc. || /ew nu vorˈbesk/ || I do not speak.
 
|-
|-
| Tu nu ești || [too noo jesht] || You are not  
 
| Tu nu mănânci. || /tu nu məˈnɨntʃ/ || You do not eat.
 
|-
|-
| El/Ea nu este || [el/ea noo es-te] || He/She is not  
 
| El nu joacă. || /el nu ˈʒo.akə/ || He does not play.
 
|-
|-
| Noi nu suntem || [noi noo soon-tem] || We are not  
 
| Ea nu vine. || /ja nu ˈvine/ || She does not come.
 
|-
|-
| Voi nu sunteți || [voi noo soon-tehts] || You all are not  
 
| Noi nu lucrăm. || /noi nu luˈkrəm/ || We do not work.
 
|-
 
| Voi nu citiți. || /voi nu tʃiˈtiːts/ || You (plural) do not read.
 
|-
 
| Ei nu dansează. || /ei nu danˈse̯azə/ || They do not dance.
 
|-
 
| Eu nu vreau. || /ew nu vreˈaw/ || I do not want.
 
|-
 
| Tu nu ai. || /tu nu ai/ || You do not have.
 
|-
 
| El nu știe. || /el nu ˈʃti.e/ || He does not know.
 
|-
|-
| Ei/Ele nu sunt || [ay/ay-le noo soon-t] || They are not
|}


=== Negative Form of Past Tense Verbs ===
| Ea nu înțelege. || /ja nu ɨn.tseˈle.dʒe/ || She does not understand.  
To create the negative form of the past tense, you need to add the word "nu" before the verb "a fi" in the past tense. Here is an example using the verb "a merge" (to go).


{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Eu nu am mers || [ew noo ahm mehrs] || I did not go
 
| Noi nu plecăm. || /noi nu pleˈkəm/ || We do not leave.
 
|-
|-
| Tu nu ai mers || [too noo ah-ee mehrs] || You did not go
 
| Voi nu ascultați. || /voi nu as.kulˈtaːts/ || You (plural) do not listen.
 
|-
|-
| El/Ea nu a mers || [el/ea noo ah mehrs] || He/She did not go
 
| Ei nu văd. || /ei nu vɛd/ || They do not see.
 
|-
|-
| Noi nu am mers || [noi noo ahm mehrs] || We did not go
 
| Eu nu cred. || /ew nu ˈkred/ || I do not believe.
 
|-
|-
| Voi nu ați mers || [voi noo ahts mehrs] || You all did not go
 
| Tu nu bei. || /tu nu ˈbɛi/ || You do not drink.
 
|-
|-
| Ei/Ele nu au mers || [ay/ay-le noo ow mehrs] || They did not go
|}


=== Negative Form of Imperative and Infinitive Verbs ===
| El nu scrie. || /el nu ˈs.kri.e/ || He does not write.  
The negative imperative form of a verb is created by adding "nu" before the imperative form of the verb, and the negative infinitive is created by adding "a nu" before the infinitive form of the verb.  


{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Nu vorbi! || [noo vor-bee] || Don't speak!
 
| Ea nu zâmbește. || /ja nu zɨmˈbeʃ.te/ || She does not smile.
 
|-
|-
| Nu mergeți! || [noo mehr-jehts] || Don't go!
 
| Noi nu știm. || /noi nu ʃˈtiːm/ || We do not know.
 
|-
|-
| A nu trăda || [ah noo truh-dah] || Not to betray
 
| Voi nu căutați. || /voi nu kə.uˈtaːts/ || You (plural) do not search.
 
|}
|}


== Cultural Aspects ==
As you can see from the examples above, the word "nu" is always placed directly before the verb, and it transforms the entire meaning of the sentence from affirmative to negative.
Romanian language has many French and Italian loanwords, making it a unique blend of Romance languages. Romanians use an affirmative nonverbal communication pattern, which means that instead of saying "no," they will often shake their heads or make a clicking sound with their mouths.
 
=== Exercises for Practice ===
 
Now that you have a good understanding of how to use negation in Romanian, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Below are 10 exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned. Try to form the negative sentences based on the affirmative prompts given.
 
1. Affirmative: Eu citesc. 
 
Negative: ________________
 
2. Affirmative: Tu ai. 
 
Negative: ________________
 
3. Affirmative: El mănâncă.


In Romania, it is polite to use the formal versions of nouns and pronouns when addressing someone you just met, and it is considered disrespectful to use someone's first name in a formal setting without their permission.
Negative: ________________


== Dialogue ==
4. Affirmative: Ea joacă. 
Here is an example dialogue to illustrate the use of negation:


* Person 1: Vrei să mănânci cu mine? (Do you want to eat with me?)
Negative: ________________
* Person 2: Nu, mulțumesc, nu sunt foarte flămând. (No, thank you, I am not very hungry.)


== Practice Exercise ==
5. Affirmative: Noi venim. 
Create negative sentences for the following in Romanian:


1. Eu sunt obosit. (I am tired.)
Negative: ________________
2. El a văzut filmul. (He saw the movie.)
3. Pentru mine, cafeaua este necesară dimineața. (For me, coffee is necessary in the morning.)


== Conclusion ==
6. Affirmative: Voi lucrați.
In this lesson, we learned about negation in Romanian language and how to express it in present tense, past tense, imperative, and the infinitive forms. We also discussed some cultural aspects of the language and practiced by creating some negative sentences. Remember to keep practicing and never hesitate to [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=102 find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/romanian/question questions] you may have!


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Negative: ________________


== Sources ==
7. Affirmative: Ei dansează. 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_language Romanian Language]
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_verbs Romanian Verbs]
Negative: ________________
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_phonology Romanian Phonology]
 
8. Affirmative: Eu vreau. 
 
Negative: ________________
 
9. Affirmative: Tu urci. 
 
Negative: ________________
 
10. Affirmative: Ea scrie. 
 
Negative: ________________
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Here are the correct answers for the exercises along with explanations for each transformation.
 
1. '''Eu nu citesc.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Citesc" is the verb "to read." By adding "nu," the sentence becomes negative.
 
2. '''Tu nu ai.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Ai" means "you have." The negation changes it to "you do not have."
 
3. '''El nu mănâncă.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Mănâncă" means "he eats." The negative form states that he does not eat.
 
4. '''Ea nu joacă.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Joacă" means "she plays." The negation indicates she does not play.
 
5. '''Noi nu venim.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Venim" means "we come." The negative form states we do not come.
 
6. '''Voi nu lucrați.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Lucrați" means "you (plural) work." The negation indicates you do not work.
 
7. '''Ei nu dansează.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Dansează" means "they dance." The negative form states they do not dance.
 
8. '''Eu nu vreau.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Vreau" means "I want." The negation indicates that I do not want.
 
9. '''Tu nu urci.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Urci" means "you climb." The negative form states you do not climb.
 
10. '''Ea nu scrie.''' 
 
* Explanation: "Scrie" means "she writes." The negation indicates she does not write.
 
By practicing these exercises, you have reinforced your understanding of how to use negation in Romanian sentences effectively. Remember, using "nu" is an important skill that will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Romanian. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself using negation naturally in your conversations!


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* [http://mylanguages.org/romanian_negation.php Romanian Negation]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_grammar Romanian grammar - Wikipedia]
* [http://learn101.org/romanian_grammar.php Romanian Grammar | LEARN101.ORG]
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* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
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Romanian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Negation

In this lesson, we will explore an essential aspect of Romanian grammar: negation. Understanding how to form negative sentences is crucial for effective communication in any language. In Romanian, negation is primarily achieved using the word "nu", which means "not." This lesson will help you grasp the concept of negation, allowing you to express yourself more freely and accurately in Romanian.

The structure of this lesson will be as follows:

1. Introduction to Negation

2. How to Use "nu" in Sentences

3. Examples of Negation

4. Exercises for Practice

5. Solutions and Explanations

Let's dive into this fascinating topic!

Introduction to Negation[edit | edit source]

Negation is the grammatical term used to denote the absence, denial, or contradiction of something. In Romanian, negation can change the meaning of a sentence from positive to negative, which is a fundamental skill for beginners. The word "nu" is placed before the verb to negate a statement. For example, if you want to say "I eat," which is "Eu mănânc" in Romanian, the negative form would be "Eu nu mănânc," meaning "I do not eat."

Learning how to negate sentences will enable you to respond to questions, express your preferences, and clarify misunderstandings. It’s an essential building block for your growing Romanian vocabulary and grammar skills.

How to Use "nu" in Sentences[edit | edit source]

To create a negative sentence in Romanian, simply follow this structure:

  • Subject + nu + Verb + (Complement).

Here’s a breakdown of this structure:

  • Subject: This is who or what is performing the action.
  • nu: This is the negation word.
  • Verb: This is the action being performed.
  • (Complement): This may include objects or additional information about the verb.

Let’s look at some examples of how to use "nu" to form negative sentences.

Examples of Negation[edit | edit source]

Below are examples illustrating the use of "nu" in various contexts.

Romanian Pronunciation English
Eu nu vorbesc. /ew nu vorˈbesk/ I do not speak.
Tu nu mănânci. /tu nu məˈnɨntʃ/ You do not eat.
El nu joacă. /el nu ˈʒo.akə/ He does not play.
Ea nu vine. /ja nu ˈvine/ She does not come.
Noi nu lucrăm. /noi nu luˈkrəm/ We do not work.
Voi nu citiți. /voi nu tʃiˈtiːts/ You (plural) do not read.
Ei nu dansează. /ei nu danˈse̯azə/ They do not dance.
Eu nu vreau. /ew nu vreˈaw/ I do not want.
Tu nu ai. /tu nu ai/ You do not have.
El nu știe. /el nu ˈʃti.e/ He does not know.
Ea nu înțelege. /ja nu ɨn.tseˈle.dʒe/ She does not understand.
Noi nu plecăm. /noi nu pleˈkəm/ We do not leave.
Voi nu ascultați. /voi nu as.kulˈtaːts/ You (plural) do not listen.
Ei nu văd. /ei nu vɛd/ They do not see.
Eu nu cred. /ew nu ˈkred/ I do not believe.
Tu nu bei. /tu nu ˈbɛi/ You do not drink.
El nu scrie. /el nu ˈs.kri.e/ He does not write.
Ea nu zâmbește. /ja nu zɨmˈbeʃ.te/ She does not smile.
Noi nu știm. /noi nu ʃˈtiːm/ We do not know.
Voi nu căutați. /voi nu kə.uˈtaːts/ You (plural) do not search.

As you can see from the examples above, the word "nu" is always placed directly before the verb, and it transforms the entire meaning of the sentence from affirmative to negative.

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a good understanding of how to use negation in Romanian, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test. Below are 10 exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned. Try to form the negative sentences based on the affirmative prompts given.

1. Affirmative: Eu citesc.

Negative: ________________

2. Affirmative: Tu ai.

Negative: ________________

3. Affirmative: El mănâncă.

Negative: ________________

4. Affirmative: Ea joacă.

Negative: ________________

5. Affirmative: Noi venim.

Negative: ________________

6. Affirmative: Voi lucrați.

Negative: ________________

7. Affirmative: Ei dansează.

Negative: ________________

8. Affirmative: Eu vreau.

Negative: ________________

9. Affirmative: Tu urci.

Negative: ________________

10. Affirmative: Ea scrie.

Negative: ________________

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the correct answers for the exercises along with explanations for each transformation.

1. Eu nu citesc.

  • Explanation: "Citesc" is the verb "to read." By adding "nu," the sentence becomes negative.

2. Tu nu ai.

  • Explanation: "Ai" means "you have." The negation changes it to "you do not have."

3. El nu mănâncă.

  • Explanation: "Mănâncă" means "he eats." The negative form states that he does not eat.

4. Ea nu joacă.

  • Explanation: "Joacă" means "she plays." The negation indicates she does not play.

5. Noi nu venim.

  • Explanation: "Venim" means "we come." The negative form states we do not come.

6. Voi nu lucrați.

  • Explanation: "Lucrați" means "you (plural) work." The negation indicates you do not work.

7. Ei nu dansează.

  • Explanation: "Dansează" means "they dance." The negative form states they do not dance.

8. Eu nu vreau.

  • Explanation: "Vreau" means "I want." The negation indicates that I do not want.

9. Tu nu urci.

  • Explanation: "Urci" means "you climb." The negative form states you do not climb.

10. Ea nu scrie.

  • Explanation: "Scrie" means "she writes." The negation indicates she does not write.

By practicing these exercises, you have reinforced your understanding of how to use negation in Romanian sentences effectively. Remember, using "nu" is an important skill that will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Romanian. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself using negation naturally in your conversations!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Adverbs


Family and Friends


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Food and Drinks


Questions and Negations


Locations and Directions


Plurals and Articles


Hobbies and Activities


Romanian Culture and Traditions


Imperatives and Requests


Travel and Transportation


Romanian Geography and History

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