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Welcome to our lesson on negation in Dari! This is an essential part of any language, as it allows you to express what is not true, what is absent, or what you don't want. Understanding negation will help you create more complex sentences and express your thoughts more clearly.

In this lesson, we will explore how to form negative sentences in Dari, focusing on negation words and expressions, and how to negate verbs and adjectives. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to communicate negation effectively in Dari.

Importance of Understanding Negation[edit | edit source]

Negation is crucial for effective communication. Whether you’re stating that you do not like a particular food, or you don’t understand something, knowing how to properly construct negative sentences is vital. In Dari, negation is generally straightforward, but it does have its nuances that we will cover in detail.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

This lesson is structured as follows:

Introduction to Negation

Negation in Verbs

Negation in Adjectives

Common Negation Words and Expressions

Examples of Negation

Practice Exercises

Introduction to Negation[edit | edit source]

In Dari, negation is primarily achieved using the word "نه" (na), which translates to "no" or "not" in English. This word can be used in various contexts to negate verbs and adjectives.

Some examples of negation in sentences might include:

"من نمی‌دانم" (man nami-danam) - "I do not know."

"این کتاب نیست" (in kitab nist) - "This is not a book."

Negation in Verbs[edit | edit source]

When negating verbs in Dari, the structure typically involves placing "نمی" (nami) before the verb. This is similar to how "do not" is used in English.

Structure for Negating Verbs[edit | edit source]

Subject + نمی (nami) + Verb

Here are some examples:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
من نمی‌خوانم	man nami-khanam	I do not read
تو نمی‌روی	to nami-ravi	You do not go
او نمی‌داند	u nami-danad	He/She does not know
ما نمی‌خوریم	ma nami-khorim	We do not eat
آنها نمی‌خوابند	anha nami-khaband	They do not sleep

Negation in Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Negating adjectives in Dari is quite different from verbs. Instead of using "نمی" (nami), you often use "نیست" (nist), which means "is not" or "are not."

Structure for Negating Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Subject + نیست (nist) + Adjective

Here are some examples:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
این خوب نیست	in khub nist	This is not good
آن بزرگ نیست	an bozorg nist	That is not big
این رنگ زیبا نیست	in rang ziba nist	This color is not beautiful
او خوشحال نیست	u khushhal nist	He/She is not happy
این خانه کوچک نیست	in khana kuchak nist	This house is not small

Common Negation Words and Expressions[edit | edit source]

In addition to "نه" (na), "نمی" (nami), and "نیست" (nist), there are other expressions that are commonly used in negation.

"هرگز" (hargez) - Never

"هیچ" (hich) - None / No

"هرگز نمی" (hargez nami) - Never

Examples of Negation Expressions[edit | edit source]

Dari	Pronunciation	English
من هرگز نمی‌خوابم	man hargez nami-khabam	I never sleep
او هیچ ندارد	u hich nadarad	He/She has none
این هرگز خوب نیست	in hargez khub nist	This is never good
من هیچ وقت نمی‌آیم	man hich waqt nami-ayam	I never come
او هیچ غذایی نمی‌خورد	u hich ghazayi nami-khorad	He/She eats no food

Examples of Negation[edit | edit source]

Let's look at more complex examples that demonstrate negation in various contexts.

"من نمی‌دانم که او کجاست" (man nami-danam ke u kujast) - "I do not know where he/she is."

"این کتاب خوب نیست، اما آن یکی خوب است" (in kitab khub nist, ama an yeki khub ast) - "This book is not good, but that one is good."

To help you understand better, here are some additional examples:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
من هرگز نمی‌خوانم	man hargez nami-khanam	I never read
تو هیچ چیزی نمی‌دانی	to hich chizi nami-dani	You know nothing
او نمی‌تواند بیاید	u nami-tanavad biayad	He/She cannot come
ما هیچ وقت نمی‌خوابیم	ma hich waqt nami-khabim	We never sleep
آنها نمی‌خواهند بروند	anha nami-khahanand beravand	They do not want to go

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned about negation in Dari.

Exercise 1: Negate the Following Verbs[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences into negative form.

1. من می‌رویم (I go)

2. او می‌خورد (He/She eats)

3. ما می‌دانیم (We know)

Solutions for Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. من نمی‌رویم (man nami-ravim) - I do not go

2. او نمی‌خورد (u nami-khorad) - He/She does not eat

3. ما نمی‌دانیم (ma nami-dananim) - We do not know

Exercise 2: Negate the Following Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Transform the following sentences into negative form.

1. این زیباست (This is beautiful)

2. آن خوب است (That is good)

3. این بزرگ است (This is big)

Solutions for Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. این زیبا نیست (in ziba nist) - This is not beautiful

2. آن خوب نیست (an khub nist) - That is not good

3. این بزرگ نیست (in bozorg nist) - This is not big

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following sentences with the correct negation.

1. او __________ می‌خوابد. (He/She does not sleep)

2. ما __________ می‌آییم. (We do not come)

3. این __________ کتاب است. (This is not a book)

Solutions for Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. او نمی‌خوابد (u nami-khabad) - He/She does not sleep

2. ما نمی‌آییم (ma nami-ayim) - We do not come

3. این نیست کتاب (in nist kitab) - This is not a book

Exercise 4: Translate to Dari[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Dari using negation.

1. I do not want to go.

2. She does not like this food.

3. They have no time.

Solutions for Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. من نمی‌خواهم بروم (man nami-khahham beravam) - I do not want to go.

2. او این غذا را دوست ندارد (u in ghaza ra dust nadarad) - She does not like this food.

3. آنها هیچ وقتی ندارند (anha hich waqt nadarad) - They have no time.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write your own sentences using negation. Try to use both verbs and adjectives.

Solutions for Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

This exercise is subjective; however, make sure your sentences follow the negation structure you have learned.

Example:

من خوشحال نیستم (man khushhal nistam) - I am not happy.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing the lesson on negation in Dari! You have learned how to form negative sentences using negation words and expressions, as well as how to negate verbs and adjectives.

Remember to practice regularly, as repetition is key to mastering any language. Keep building your vocabulary, and soon enough, you will be able to express yourself more freely in Dari.

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verbs

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Articles

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Dari-speaking Countries and Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Questions and Negations

Weather and Seasons

Past and Future Tenses

Dari Literature and Media

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to our lesson on negation in Dari! This is an essential part of any language, as it allows you to express what is not true, what is absent, or what you don't want. Understanding negation will help you create more complex sentences and express your thoughts more clearly.
+In this lesson, we will explore how to form negative sentences in Dari, focusing on negation words and expressions, and how to negate verbs and adjectives. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to communicate negation effectively in Dari.
+__TOC__
-<div class="pg_page_title">Dari Grammar - Negation</div>
+=== Importance of Understanding Negation ===
-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/dari Dari] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Dari. 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 Dari, as well as some examples of how to use them. __TOC__
-Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Dari, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word ''na'' (نه). This word can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example:
+Negation is crucial for effective communication. Whether you’re stating that you do not like a particular food, or you don’t understand something, knowing how to properly construct negative sentences is vital. In Dari, negation is generally straightforward, but it does have its nuances that we will cover in detail.
+=== Structure of the Lesson ===
+This lesson is structured as follows:
+* Introduction to Negation
+* Negation in Verbs
+* Negation in Adjectives
+* Common Negation Words and Expressions
+* Examples of Negation
+* Practice Exercises
+== Introduction to Negation ==
+In Dari, negation is primarily achieved using the word "نه" (na), which translates to "no" or "not" in English. This word can be used in various contexts to negate verbs and adjectives.
+Some examples of negation in sentences might include:
+* "من نمی‌دانم" (man nami-danam) - "I do not know."
+* "این کتاب نیست" (in kitab nist) - "This is not a book."
+== Negation in Verbs ==
+When negating verbs in Dari, the structure typically involves placing "نمی" (nami) before the verb. This is similar to how "do not" is used in English.
+=== Structure for Negating Verbs ===
+* Subject + نمی (nami) + Verb
+Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| من نمی‌خوانم  || man nami-khanam || I do not read
 |-
-| من نه دارم || man na dāram || I don't have
+| تو نمی‌روی  || to nami-ravi || You do not go
 |-
-| او نه بلده || ū na baladah || He is not from here
+| او نمی‌داند  || u nami-danad || He/She does not know
 |-
-| او نه خوبه || ū na khōbah || He is not good
+| ما نمی‌خوریم  || ma nami-khorim || We do not eat
 |-
-| او نه بخوره || ū na bakhōrah || He does not eat
+| آنها نمی‌خوابند  || anha nami-khaband || They do not sleep
 |}
-Another way to express negation in Dari is to use the word ''nist'' (نیست). This word is used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example:
+== Negation in Adjectives ==
+Negating adjectives in Dari is quite different from verbs. Instead of using "نمی" (nami), you often use "نیست" (nist), which means "is not" or "are not."
+=== Structure for Negating Adjectives ===
+* Subject + نیست (nist) + Adjective
+Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| این خوب نیست  || in khub nist || This is not good
 |-
-| من نیست دارم || man nist dāram || I don't have
+| آن بزرگ نیست  || an bozorg nist || That is not big
 |-
-| او نیست بلده || ū nist baladah || He is not from here
+| این رنگ زیبا نیست  || in rang ziba nist || This color is not beautiful
 |-
-| او نیست خوبه || ū nist khōbah || He is not good
+| او خوشحال نیست  || u khushhal nist || He/She is not happy
 |-
-| او نیست بخوره || ū nist bakhōrah || He does not eat
+| این خانه کوچک نیست  || in khana kuchak nist || This house is not small
 |}
-The third way to express negation in Dari is to use the word ''nadāram'' (ندارم). This word is used to negate verbs only. For example:
+== Common Negation Words and Expressions ==
+In addition to "نه" (na), "نمی" (nami), and "نیست" (nist), there are other expressions that are commonly used in negation.
+* "هرگز" (hargez) - Never
+* "هیچ" (hich) - None / No
+* "هرگز نمی" (hargez nami) - Never
+=== Examples of Negation Expressions ===
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| من هرگز نمی‌خوابم  || man hargez nami-khabam || I never sleep
 |-
-| من ندارم بخوره || man nadāram bakhōrah || I don't eat
+| او هیچ ندارد  || u hich nadarad || He/She has none
 |-
-| من ندارم خوابه || man nadāram khābah || I don't sleep
+| این هرگز خوب نیست  || in hargez khub nist || This is never good
 |-
-| من ندارم بلده || man nadāram baladah || I'm not from here
+| من هیچ وقت نمی‌آیم  || man hich waqt nami-ayam || I never come
 |-
-| من ندارم خوبه || man nadāram khōbah || I'm not good
+| او هیچ غذایی نمی‌خورد  || u hich ghazayi nami-khorad || He/She eats no food
 |}
-Finally, the fourth way to express negation in Dari is to use the word ''nadārad'' (ندارد). This word is used to negate adjectives and nouns only. For example:
+== Examples of Negation ==
+Let's look at more complex examples that demonstrate negation in various contexts.
+* "من نمی‌دانم که او کجاست" (man nami-danam ke u kujast) - "I do not know where he/she is."
+* "این کتاب خوب نیست، اما آن یکی خوب است" (in kitab khub nist, ama an yeki khub ast) - "This book is not good, but that one is good."
+To help you understand better, here are some additional examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
+! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+| من هرگز نمی‌خوانم  || man hargez nami-khanam || I never read
 |-
-| او ندارد بخوره || ū nadārad bakhōrah || He doesn't eat
+| تو هیچ چیزی نمی‌دانی  || to hich chizi nami-dani || You know nothing
 |-
-| او ندارد خوابه || ū nadārad khābah || He doesn't sleep
+| او نمی‌تواند بیاید  || u nami-tanavad biayad || He/She cannot come
 |-
-| او ندارد بلده || ū nadārad baladah || He's not from here
+| ما هیچ وقت نمی‌خوابیم  || ma hich waqt nami-khabim || We never sleep
 |-
-| او ندارد خوبه || ū nadārad khōbah || He's not good
+| آنها نمی‌خواهند بروند  || anha nami-khahanand beravand || They do not want to go
 |}
-Now that you know the different ways to express negation in Dari, it's time to practice! Try using the words ''na'', ''nist'', ''nadāram'', and ''nadārad'' in sentences of your own. You can also practice by talking to native speakers on the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=1616 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/dari/question questions]!
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned about negation in Dari.
+=== Exercise 1: Negate the Following Verbs ===
+Transform the following sentences into negative form.
+. من می‌رویم (I go)
+. او می‌خورد (He/She eats)
+. ما می‌دانیم (We know)
+=== Solutions for Exercise 1 ===
+. من نمی‌رویم (man nami-ravim) - I do not go
+. او نمی‌خورد (u nami-khorad) - He/She does not eat
+. ما نمی‌دانیم (ma nami-dananim) - We do not know
+=== Exercise 2: Negate the Following Adjectives ===
+Transform the following sentences into negative form.
+. این زیباست (This is beautiful)
+. آن خوب است (That is good)
+. این بزرگ است (This is big)
+=== Solutions for Exercise 2 ===
+. این زیبا نیست (in ziba nist) - This is not beautiful
+. آن خوب نیست (an khub nist) - That is not good
+. این بزرگ نیست (in bozorg nist) - This is not big
+=== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Complete the following sentences with the correct negation.
+. او __________ می‌خوابد. (He/She does not sleep)
+. ما __________ می‌آییم. (We do not come)
+. این __________ کتاب است. (This is not a book)
+=== Solutions for Exercise 3 ===
+. او نمی‌خوابد (u nami-khabad) - He/She does not sleep
+. ما نمی‌آییم (ma nami-ayim) - We do not come
+. این نیست کتاب (in nist kitab) - This is not a book
+=== Exercise 4: Translate to Dari ===
+Translate the following sentences into Dari using negation.
+. I do not want to go.
+. She does not like this food.
+. They have no time.
+=== Solutions for Exercise 4 ===
+. من نمی‌خواهم بروم (man nami-khahham beravam) - I do not want to go.
+. او این غذا را دوست ندارد (u in ghaza ra dust nadarad) - She does not like this food.
+. آنها هیچ وقتی ندارند (anha hich waqt nadarad) - They have no time.
+=== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ===
+Write your own sentences using negation. Try to use both verbs and adjectives.
+=== Solutions for Exercise 5 ===
+This exercise is subjective; however, make sure your sentences follow the negation structure you have learned.
+Example:
+* من خوشحال نیستم (man khushhal nistam) - I am not happy.
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations on completing the lesson on negation in Dari! You have learned how to form negative sentences using negation words and expressions, as well as how to negate verbs and adjectives.
+Remember to practice regularly, as repetition is key to mastering any language. Keep building your vocabulary, and soon enough, you will be able to express yourself more freely in Dari.
+{{#seo:
+|title=Dari Grammar Negation
+|keywords=negation, Dari language, learning Dari, Dari grammar, negative sentences
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form negative sentences in Dari, focusing on negation words and expressions, as well as negating verbs and adjectives.
+}}
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+==Sources==
+* [http://learn101.org/dari_grammar.php Dari Grammar | LEARN101.ORG]
+* [http://mylanguages.org/dari_negation.php Dari Negation]
+* [https://www.iam-afghanistan.org/lcp/downloads/dari-grammar.pdf A Learner's Grammar of Dari]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
+* [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
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