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Welcome to our lesson on negations in Lao! Understanding how to negate sentences is crucial for effective communication, as it allows you to express what is not true, what you don’t like, or what you don’t want. It’s an essential building block of the language, and once you grasp it, you’ll find that your ability to converse in Lao expands significantly.

In this lesson, we will cover:

The importance of negation in Lao.

Basic rules for negating sentences.

Various examples to illustrate different contexts.

Exercises to practice what you’ve learned.

By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel more confident in using negation in Lao sentences, which is a vital skill for any beginner.

Importance of Negation in Lao[edit | edit source]

Negation is a fundamental aspect of any language. In Lao, it helps you to clarify your thoughts and express your feelings accurately. For instance, if you want to say you don’t like a certain food or you didn’t go somewhere, knowing how to negate your sentences is essential.

Basic Rules for Negating Sentences[edit | edit source]

In Lao, negation is typically formed using the word "ບໍ່" (bò), which means "not". This word is placed before the verb or adjective you want to negate. Here are the basic rules:

Verb Negation: Place "ບໍ່" before the verb.

Adjective Negation: Place "ບໍ່" before the adjective.

Noun Negation: Use "ບໍ່" in combination with "ແລະ" (lɛ̄) where applicable to express negation of a noun.

Examples of Negation[edit | edit source]

Let’s dive into some examples to illustrate how negation works in different contexts.

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ	khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn siang	I do not want to eat
ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ	khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn siang	I do not want to eat
ບໍ່ມີບັນຫາ	bò mī bān hā	There is no problem
ຂໍອະໄພບໍ່ມີສິ່ງໃດ	khɔ̄ āphāi bò mī sīng dāi	I do not have anything
ນິທະຄົວບໍ່ແມ່ນແອກ	nitha khua bò mɛn ǣk	The kitchen is not clean
ຂໍໃຈບໍ່ດີ	khɔ̄ chai bò dī	I do not feel good
ຂໍກັບບໍ່ສາມາດ	khɔ̄ kāp bò sā māt	I do not return
ເບິ່ງບໍ່ເປັນຂອງຂໍແອກ	bēng bò pĕn khɔ̄ng khɔ̄ ǣk	I do not watch the movie
ບໍ່ຣູ້ຈັກໃຜ	bò rū́ jāck hai	I do not know anyone
ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນຊິ່ງ	khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn sīng	I do not eat rice

This table provides you with a variety of examples showing how to use negation in different contexts. Notice how "ບໍ່" (bò) is consistently used before the verb or adjective.

Additional Examples[edit | edit source]

To further clarify, here are some more examples:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ຂໍຊິ່ງບໍ່ດີ	khɔ̄ sīng bò dī	I don't like spicy food
ຂໍເຮັດບໍ່ດີ	khɔ̄ hēt bò dī	I do not want to work
ເຮັດບໍ່ດີ	hēt bò dī	It is not good
ບໍ່ມີຄວາມສຸກ	bò mī khwām sook	There is no happiness
ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ	khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn siang	I do not want to eat
ບໍ່ຈິງ	bò jīng	It is not true
ຂໍລະບົບບໍ່ດີ	khɔ̄ lā bōp bò dī	The system is not good
ບໍ່ແມ່ນປະສົບ	bò mɛn pā sōp	It is not an experience
ບໍ່ສາມາດຕິດຕໍ່	bò sā māt tít tɔ́	I cannot get in touch
ຂໍຈິງບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ	khɔ̄ jīng bò mɛn siang	I do not want to speak

These examples show a wide range of scenarios where negation is applied, enhancing your understanding of the structure and usage of "ບໍ່" (bò).

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a firm grasp on negation, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with "ບໍ່" (bò) to negate the sentences.

1. ຂໍແອກ _______ ສຽງ. (I do not want to eat)

2. ເຮັດ _______ ດີ. (It is not good)

3. ບໍ່ມີ _______ ສິ່ງໃດ. (There is nothing)

4. ການສຶກສາບໍ່ _______ ແມ່ນງ່າຍ. (Learning is not easy)

5. ຂໍອະໄພບໍ່ _______ ມີບັນຫາ. (I do not have a problem)

Solutions:

1. ຂໍແອກ ບໍ່ ສຽງ. (I do not want to eat)

2. ເຮັດ ບໍ່ ດີ. (It is not good)

3. ບໍ່ມີ ສິ່ງໃດ. (There is nothing)

4. ການສຶກສາບໍ່ ແມ່ນງ່າຍ. (Learning is not easy)

5. ຂໍອະໄພບໍ່ ມີບັນຫາ. (I do not have a problem)

Exercise 2: Translation[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Lao, using negation where appropriate.

1. I do not like spicy food.

2. He does not know anyone.

3. They do not want to go out.

4. She is not happy.

5. We do not have a car.

Solutions:

1. ຂໍຊິ່ງບໍ່ດີ.

2. ລາວບໍ່ຮູ້ໃຜ.

3. ລາວບໍ່ຈິງແລ້ວ.

4. ລາວບໍ່ສຸກ.

5. ພວກເຮົາບໍ່ມີລົດ.

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create your own sentences using "ບໍ່" (bò) based on the following prompts.

1. I do not want to study.

2. This food is not tasty.

3. They do not understand Lao.

4. He is not my friend.

5. We do not have any money.

Solutions:

1. ຂໍສຶກສາບໍ່ດີ.

2. ອາຫານນີ້ບໍ່ອິດ.

3. ລາວບໍ່ເຂົ້າໃຈລາວ.

4. ລາວບໍ່ແມ່ນໝູ່ຂອງຂໍແອກ.

5. ພວກເຮົາບໍ່ມີເງິນໃດ.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

To sum up, negating sentences in Lao is straightforward once you understand the use of "ບໍ່" (bò). With practice, you’ll become more comfortable expressing negations, enabling you to communicate more effectively. Keep practicing these structures, and soon you’ll find yourself using them naturally in conversation.

Happy learning, and see you in the next lesson!

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verb to be

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Plurals

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Drinks

Lao Customs and Etiquette

Questions and Negations

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Money

Lao Food and Dining

Tenses and Verb Conjugation

Weather and Seasons

Comparatives and Superlatives

Hobbies and Interests

Lao Music and Arts

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+Welcome to our lesson on negations in Lao! Understanding how to negate sentences is crucial for effective communication, as it allows you to express what is not true, what you don’t like, or what you don’t want. It’s an essential building block of the language, and once you grasp it, you’ll find that your ability to converse in Lao expands significantly.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* The importance of negation in Lao.
+* Basic rules for negating sentences.
+* Various examples to illustrate different contexts.
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+* Exercises to practice what you’ve learned.
+By the end of this lesson, you’ll feel more confident in using negation in Lao sentences, which is a vital skill for any beginner.
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-Negation is a common element in most languages, and Lao is no exception. In this lesson, you will learn how to negate sentences in Lao and understand the rules for negation. Negation is a fundamental concept in grammar, and mastering it will allow you to express the negative form of verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and even questions accurately.
+=== Importance of Negation in Lao ===
+Negation is a fundamental aspect of any language. In Lao, it helps you to clarify your thoughts and express your feelings accurately. For instance, if you want to say you don’t like a certain food or you didn’t go somewhere, knowing how to negate your sentences is essential.
+=== Basic Rules for Negating Sentences ===
+In Lao, negation is typically formed using the word "ບໍ່" (bò), which means "not". This word is placed before the verb or adjective you want to negate. Here are the basic rules:
+* '''Verb Negation''': Place "ບໍ່" before the verb.
+* '''Adjective Negation''': Place "ບໍ່" before the adjective.
+* '''Noun Negation''': Use "ບໍ່" in combination with "ແລະ" (lɛ̄) where applicable to express negation of a noun.
+=== Examples of Negation ===
+Let’s dive into some examples to illustrate how negation works in different contexts.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ || khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn siang || I do not want to eat
+|-
+| ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ || khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn siang || I do not want to eat
+|-
+| ບໍ່ມີບັນຫາ || bò mī bān hā || There is no problem
+|-
+| ຂໍອະໄພບໍ່ມີສິ່ງໃດ || khɔ̄ āphāi bò mī sīng dāi || I do not have anything
+|-
+| ນິທະຄົວບໍ່ແມ່ນແອກ || nitha khua bò mɛn ǣk || The kitchen is not clean
+|-
+| ຂໍໃຈບໍ່ດີ || khɔ̄ chai bò dī || I do not feel good
+|-
+| ຂໍກັບບໍ່ສາມາດ || khɔ̄ kāp bò sā māt || I do not return
+|-
-== Negation in Lao ==
+| ເບິ່ງບໍ່ເປັນຂອງຂໍແອກ || bēng bò pĕn khɔ̄ng khɔ̄ ǣk || I do not watch the movie
-Negation in Lao is relatively simple and follows a predictable pattern. To create a negative sentence, you start with the affirmative sentence and add the word "ບໍ່" (bò) before the verb/adjective/adverb. For example:
+|-
-* ຂ້າພະເຈົ້າເມື່ອນລະບົບດີ. (khaa pa jao maen la-bôt dee) - "You are good at operating the system."
+| ບໍ່ຣູ້ຈັກໃຜ || bò rū́ jāck hai || I do not know anyone
-To make the sentence negative, we add "ບໍ່" before the verb at the end of the sentence, as follows:
+|-
-* ຂ້າພະເຈົ້າບໍ່ເມື່ອນລະບົບດີ. (khaa pa jao maen bò la-bôt dee) - "You are not good at operating the system."
+| ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນຊິ່ງ || khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn sīng || I do not eat rice
-Notice that the word "ບໍ່" comes immediately before the verb, not at the beginning of the sentence. Also, the tone mark attached to the verb is still present in the negative sentence.
+|}
-== Negating a Question ==
+This table provides you with a variety of examples showing how to use negation in different contexts. Notice how "ບໍ່" (bò) is consistently used before the verb or adjective.
-To negate a question in Lao, we add "ບໍ່" before the verb in the question. For example:
+=== Additional Examples ===
-* ທ່ານຊອກຫາເວັບອາຫານບໍ່? (thaa-ngo sook haa wayp-a-haan bò) - "Did you search for the recipe?"
+To further clarify, here are some more examples:
-To make the question negative, we add "ບໍ່" before the verb, as follows:
+{| class="wikitable"
-* ທ່ານບໍ່ຊອກຫາເວັບອາຫານບໍ່? (thaa-ngo bò sook haa wayp-a-haan bò) - "Didn't you search for the recipe?"
+! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
-Notice that the tone mark attached to the verb is still present in the negative question.
+|-
-== Negating Adjectives and Adverbs ==
+| ຂໍຊິ່ງບໍ່ດີ || khɔ̄ sīng bò dī || I don't like spicy food
-Negating adjectives and adverbs in Lao follows the same pattern as negating verbs. We add "ບໍ່" before the adjective or adverb to make the sentence negative. For example:
+|-
-* ຂອບໃຈ. (kob chai) - "Happy."
+| ຂໍເຮັດບໍ່ດີ || khɔ̄ hēt bò dī || I do not want to work
-To make the sentence negative, we add "ບໍ່" before the adjective, as follows:
+|-
-* ບໍ່ຂອບໃຈ. (bò kob chai) - "Not happy."
+| ເຮັດບໍ່ດີ || hēt bò dī || It is not good
-Here is another example:
+|-
-* ພວກເຮົານັ້ນພວກເຮົາດີໃຫ້ເຂົ້າຊົມບ້ານ. (phuak hao nun phuak hao dee hai khom som baan) - "We are happy to enter the village."
+| ບໍ່ມີຄວາມສຸກ || bò mī khwām sook || There is no happiness
-To make the sentence negative, we add "ບໍ່" before the adjective, as follows:
+|-
-* ພວກເຮົານັ້ນພວກເຮົາບໍ່ດີໃຫ້ເຂົ້າຊົມບ້ານ. (phuak hao nun phuak hao bò dee hai khom som baan) - "We are not happy to enter the village."
+| ຂໍແອກບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ || khɔ̄ ǣk bò mɛn siang || I do not want to eat
-Negating adjectives and adverbs in Lao is straightforward as long as you remember to add "ບໍ່" before the adjective or adverb.
+|-
-== Exceptions ==
+| ບໍ່ຈິງ || bò jīng || It is not true
-There are some exceptions to the general rule of negation in Lao. In some cases, instead of using "ບໍ່," we use the word "ມີ" (mii) to negate a sentence. For example:
+|-
-* ພວກເຮົາບໍ່ມີໃນຄຳສັ່ງນີ້. (phuak hao bò mii nai kham sang ni) - "We don't have the order."
+| ຂໍລະບົບບໍ່ດີ || khɔ̄ lā bōp bò dī || The system is not good
-In this example, we use "ມີ" instead of "ບໍ່" to negate the sentence. This exception is common when we want to negate a sentence that expresses the absence or lack of something.
+|-
-Another exception to the general rule is when we want to negate a verb with the word "to be." In this case, we use the word "ບໍ່ແມ່ນ" (bò mae) before the verb "to be." For example:
+| ບໍ່ແມ່ນປະສົບ || bò mɛn pā sōp || It is not an experience
-* ພວກເຮົາບໍ່ແມ່ນຜູ້ໝົດສັນຍາລັກ. (phuak hao bò mae nai môt sa-nyaa lak) - "We are not all experts."
+|-
-Here, we use "ບໍ່ແມ່ນ" instead of "ບໍ່" to negate the verb "to be." This exception is common when we want to express the negative form of a sentence that uses the verb "to be."
+| ບໍ່ສາມາດຕິດຕໍ່ || bò sā māt tít tɔ́ || I cannot get in touch
-== Conclusion ==
+|-
-Negation is an essential concept in Lao grammar, and mastering it will allow you to express negation accurately in your speaking and writing. Remember to use "ບໍ່" before the verb, adjective, or adverb to make the sentence negative. There are some exceptions to the general rule, but these are relatively easy to understand and apply. With practice, you will soon be able to negate sentences and questions in Lao with ease.
+| ຂໍຈິງບໍ່ແມ່ນສຽງ || khɔ̄ jīng bò mɛn siang || I do not want to speak
+|}
+These examples show a wide range of scenarios where negation is applied, enhancing your understanding of the structure and usage of "ບໍ່" (bò).
+=== Exercises for Practice ===
+Now that you have a firm grasp on negation, it's time to practice! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce what you’ve learned.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Fill in the blanks with "ບໍ່" (bò) to negate the sentences.
+. ຂໍແອກ _______ ສຽງ. (I do not want to eat)
+. ເຮັດ _______ ດີ. (It is not good)
+. ບໍ່ມີ _______ ສິ່ງໃດ. (There is nothing)
+. ການສຶກສາບໍ່ _______ ແມ່ນງ່າຍ. (Learning is not easy)
+. ຂໍອະໄພບໍ່ _______ ມີບັນຫາ. (I do not have a problem)
+'''Solutions:'''
+. ຂໍແອກ ບໍ່ ສຽງ. (I do not want to eat)
+. ເຮັດ ບໍ່ ດີ. (It is not good)
+. ບໍ່ມີ ສິ່ງໃດ. (There is nothing)
+. ການສຶກສາບໍ່ ແມ່ນງ່າຍ. (Learning is not easy)
+. ຂໍອະໄພບໍ່ ມີບັນຫາ. (I do not have a problem)
+==== Exercise 2: Translation ====
+Translate the following sentences into Lao, using negation where appropriate.
+. I do not like spicy food.
+. He does not know anyone.
+. They do not want to go out.
+. She is not happy.
+. We do not have a car.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. ຂໍຊິ່ງບໍ່ດີ.
+. ລາວບໍ່ຮູ້ໃຜ.
+. ລາວບໍ່ຈິງແລ້ວ.
+. ລາວບໍ່ສຸກ.
+. ພວກເຮົາບໍ່ມີລົດ.
+==== Exercise 3: Create Sentences ====
+Create your own sentences using "ບໍ່" (bò) based on the following prompts.
+. I do not want to study.
+. This food is not tasty.
+. They do not understand Lao.
+. He is not my friend.
+. We do not have any money.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. ຂໍສຶກສາບໍ່ດີ.
+. ອາຫານນີ້ບໍ່ອິດ.
+. ລາວບໍ່ເຂົ້າໃຈລາວ.
+. ລາວບໍ່ແມ່ນໝູ່ຂອງຂໍແອກ.
+. ພວກເຮົາບໍ່ມີເງິນໃດ.
+=== Conclusion ===
+To sum up, negating sentences in Lao is straightforward once you understand the use of "ບໍ່" (bò). With practice, you’ll become more comfortable expressing negations, enabling you to communicate more effectively. Keep practicing these structures, and soon you’ll find yourself using them naturally in conversation.
+Happy learning, and see you in the next lesson!
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-<span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-3.5-turbo></span> <span temperature=1></span>
+<span openai_correct_model></span> <span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-4o-mini></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_grammar Lao grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://edisciplinas.usp.br/pluginfile.php/4415432/mod_folder/content/0/Mouton%20Grammar%20Library/MGL%2038%20Enfield.%20A%20Grammar%20of%20Lao.pdf?forcedownload=1 A Grammar of Lao]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Question-Words|Question Words]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Superlatives|Superlatives]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
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+<span pgnav>
+{| class="wikitable pg_template_nav"
+|[[Language/Lao/Grammar/Question-Words|◀️ Question Words — Previous Lesson]]
+|[[Language/Lao/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transportation|Next Lesson — Modes of Transportation ▶️]]
+|}
+</span>

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Importance of Negation in Lao[edit | edit source]

Basic Rules for Negating Sentences[edit | edit source]

Examples of Negation[edit | edit source]

Additional Examples[edit | edit source]

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Translation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

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

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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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