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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

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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.
-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/dari Dari] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, you will learn about negation in Dari grammar. Negation is used to negate a sentence or a phrase, making it negative. It’s an essential part of any language, so let's get started!
+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.
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+=== Importance of Understanding Negation ===
+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
-<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Past-Tense|Dari Grammar: Past Tense]], [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Gender|Gender]], [[Language/Dari/Grammar/Definite-and-Indefinite-Articles|Definite and Indefinite Articles]] & [[Language/Dari/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]].</span>
+* Negation in Adjectives
-== Basics ==
-In Dari, negation is achieved via the particle نه which is added after the verb, preceding the object or the complement. For example:
+* 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
+|-
+| من نمی‌خوانم  || man nami-khanam || I do not read
+|-
+| تو نمی‌روی  || to nami-ravi || You do not go
 |-
-| مانده‌ام. نه. || mândeam. na || I didn’t stay.
+| او نمی‌داند  || u nami-danad || He/She does not know
 |-
-| من خسته شدم. نه. || man khaste shodam. na || I’m not tired.
+| ما نمی‌خوریم  || ma nami-khorim || We do not eat
+|-
+| آنها نمی‌خوابند  || anha nami-khaband || They do not sleep
 |}
-In the examples above, we can see that نه is added after the verb to negate the sentence. Note that the same particle is added for both present and past tenses. For imperative forms of the verbs, however, the negation particle مت is used:
+== 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
+|-
+| این خوب نیست  || in khub nist || This is not good
+|-
+| آن بزرگ نیست  || an bozorg nist || That is not big
 |-
-| نرو! مت! || na-rau! mat! || Don't go!
+| 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
 |}
-== Negation with quantifiers ==
+== Common Negation Words and Expressions ==
-Negation in Dari language is also used with quantifiers such as every, any, some, and no. In this case, the particle نه is added before the quantifier. For example:
+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
+|-
+| 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
 |-
-| هیچ دفعه نمی‌آید. || hîch def'e namiyâyad. || He never comes.
+| من هیچ وقت نمی‌آیم  || man hich waqt nami-ayam || I never come
 |-
-| همه چیز را دارد، نه فقط کمی. || hame chîz râ dârad, na faqat kamî. || He has everything, not just a little.
+| او هیچ غذایی نمی‌خورد  || u hich ghazayi nami-khorad || He/She eats no food
 |}
-In the examples above, we can see how the negative particle is used before the quantifier to negate the sentence. Note that the negative particle can also be used with other parts of speech, such as adjectives and adverbs:
+== 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
 |-
-| کودکی نه صبوری دارد. || kudaki na saburi dârad. || The child is not patient.
+| من هرگز نمی‌خوانم  || man hargez nami-khanam || I never read
 |-
-| زنده نیست. || zendeh nist. || He is not alive.
-|}
-== Double negation ==
+| تو هیچ چیزی نمی‌دانی  || to hich chizi nami-dani || You know nothing
-In Dari grammar, double negation is not allowed. Using two negative particles in the same sentence leads to ambiguity, and it changes the meaning of the sentence. Therefore, one should be careful when using negative sentences in Dari language.
+|-
+| او نمی‌تواند بیاید  || u nami-tanavad biayad || He/She cannot come
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Dari !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| من هیچ کاری نمی‌کنم. || man hîch kârî nemîkonam. || I do nothing.
+| ما هیچ وقت نمی‌خوابیم  || ma hich waqt nami-khabim || We never sleep
 |-
-| من هیچ کاری نمی‌نکنم. || man hîch kârî nemîkonam. || I am not doing anything.
+| آنها نمی‌خواهند بروند  || anha nami-khahanand beravand || They do not want to go
 |}
-In the example above, we can see how the meaning of the sentence changes when using double negation. It is always better to avoid double negation to ensure clarity and accuracy in the message being conveyed.
+== 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 ===
-== Practice Sentences ==
+Transform the following sentences into negative form.
-Let us practice some negative sentences with the help of a dialogue between two friends:
+. این زیباست (This is beautiful)
-* Person 1: Øچرا به عرض سلام من حتی جواب ندادی؟ (Cherâ be ‘arz-e salâm-e man hat'i javâb nadad-i?) (Why didn't you even respond to my greeting?)
+. آن خوب است (That is good)
-* Person 2: من فراموش کردم، ببخشید. (Man farâmosh kardam, bebakhshid.) (I forgot, sorry.)
-* Person 1: پس بیا قرار دیگری بگذاریم.  (Pas biâ gharrâr-e digar-i begozârim.) (So, let's plan for another meeting.)
-* Person 2: نه، قرار بعدی نخواهم داد. (Na, gharrâr-e badi nakhâham dâd.) (No, I won't plan for another meeting.)
-== Tips ==
+. این بزرگ است (This is big)
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+=== 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.
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