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Welcome to an exciting new lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Assamese Course"! Today, we will delve into the fascinating world of questions and negations in Assamese. Understanding how to form questions and express negation is crucial for effective communication in any language, and Assamese is no exception. These skills will not only enhance your conversational abilities but also help you grasp the structure of the language more thoroughly.

In this lesson, we will cover:

The significance of questions and negations in Assamese.

How to form questions using various question words.

Techniques for negating sentences in Assamese.

Practical examples showcasing both questions and negations.

Exercises to practice what you have learned.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to ask questions and negate statements, setting a strong foundation for your future learning.

Importance of Questions and Negations[edit | edit source]

Questions are the gateway to knowledge and understanding. They help us seek information, clarify doubts, and engage in meaningful conversations. In Assamese, just like in English, questions can take various forms, depending on the context and the information sought.

Negations, on the other hand, allow us to express disagreement, denial, or the absence of something. Being able to negate statements is just as important as asking questions, as it enables us to express our thoughts and feelings accurately.

Forming Questions in Assamese[edit | edit source]

In Assamese, questions can be formed using specific question words. Let’s look at some common question words and how they function in sentences.

Common Question Words[edit | edit source]

Here are some essential question words in Assamese:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
কি (ki)	[ki]	What
ক’ত (kôṭ)	[kɔʈ]	Where
কেতিয়া (ketiyā)	[kətijɑ]	When
কিয় (kiyā)	[kiɑ]	Why
কিমান (kimān)	[kimɑn]	How many
কোন (kôn)	[kɔn]	Who

Now, let's see how these question words can be used to form questions:

Examples of Questions[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples demonstrating how to form questions using the question words listed above:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
আপুনি কি কৰে? (āpuni ki kore?)	[ɑpuni ki kɔre]	What do you do?
তেওঁ ক’ত আছে? (teu kôṭ āche?)	[teu kɔʈ ɑʧɛ]	Where is he?
তাত কেতিয়া যাব? (tāt ketiyā jāb?)	[tɑt kətijɑ dʒɑb]	When will you go there?
আপুনি কিয় আহিছে? (āpuni kiyā āhise?)	[ɑpuni kiɑ ɑhise]	Why are you coming?
সেয়া কিমান মূল্য? (seyā kimān mūlyo?)	[sejɑ kimɑn muːljɔ]	How much is that?
কোনজন তোমাৰ বন্ধু? (kônjon tomār bandhu?)	[kɔnʤɔn tɔmɑr bɑndʰu]	Who is your friend?

These examples illustrate how simple it is to form questions in Assamese using the appropriate question words.

Negating Sentences in Assamese[edit | edit source]

Negation in Assamese is primarily achieved through the use of specific words that indicate the absence or denial of something. The most common negation word is "নহয়" (nahoy), which translates to "not".

Basic Structure of Negation[edit | edit source]

To negate a sentence in Assamese, you generally place the negation word "নহয়" before the verb. Let’s explore this with examples.

Examples of Negated Sentences[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of how to form negations in Assamese:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
মই নাযাও (moi nājāo)	[mɔi nɑdʒɑo]	I do not go.
তেওঁ আহে নহয় (teu āhe nahoy)	[teu ɑhe nɔhɔɪ̯]	He does not come.
আমি খাব নোৱাৰো (āmi khāb nuwāro)	[ɑmi kʰɑb nuwɑro]	We cannot eat.
আপুনি জানে নহয় (āpuni jānē nahoy)	[ɑpuni dʒɑne nɔhɔɪ̯]	You do not know.
সেয়া বেয়া নহয় (seyā beyā nahoy)	[sejɑ bejɑ nɔhɔɪ̯]	That is not bad.
তেওঁ এতিয়া নাই (teu etiyā nāi)	[teu e̯tiɑ nɑi]	He is not here now.

These examples show how to negate sentences effectively in Assamese.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of questions and negations, here are some practice exercises. Try to complete them on your own, then check the answers provided below.

Exercise 1: Forming Questions[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English questions into Assamese using the appropriate question words:

1. What is your name?

2. Where do you live?

3. When do you eat?

4. Why are you sad?

5. How many books do you have?

Solutions:

1. আপোনাৰ নাম কি? (āpônār nām ki?)

2. আপুনি ক’ত থাকে? (āpuni kôṭ thāke?)

3. আপুনি কেতিয়া খায়? (āpuni ketiyā khāy?)

4. আপুনি কিয় দুখী? (āpuni kiyā dukhī?)

5. আপোনাৰ কিমান কিতাপ আছে? (āpônār kimān kitāp āche?)

Exercise 2: Negating Sentences[edit | edit source]

Negate the following sentences in Assamese:

1. I go to school.

2. She is happy.

3. We can play.

4. He knows the answer.

5. They are here.

Solutions:

1. মই বিদ্যালয়লৈ নাজাও। (moi bidyālôylô nājāo.)

2. তেওঁৰ মন ভাল নহয়। (teṅôr mon bhal nahoy.)

3. আমি খেলিব নোৱাৰো। (āmi khelib nuwāro.)

4. তেওঁ উত্তৰ জানে নহয়। (teṅô uttôr jānē nahoy.)

5. তেওঁলোক এতিয়া নাই। (teṅôlok eṭiyā nāi.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the world of questions and negations in Assamese. By understanding how to ask questions and negate sentences, you have taken a significant step forward in your language learning journey. Remember that practice is key, so keep using these structures in your daily conversations.

As you move on to the next lessons, you will find that these skills will serve as a solid foundation for more complex grammatical structures. Keep up the great work, and happy learning!

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Assamese Script

Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Assamese Festivals and Traditions

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to an exciting new lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Assamese Course"! Today, we will delve into the fascinating world of questions and negations in Assamese. Understanding how to form questions and express negation is crucial for effective communication in any language, and Assamese is no exception. These skills will not only enhance your conversational abilities but also help you grasp the structure of the language more thoroughly.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* The significance of questions and negations in Assamese.
+* How to form questions using various question words.
+* Techniques for negating sentences in Assamese.
+* Practical examples showcasing both questions and negations.
-<div class="pg_page_title">[[Language/Assamese|Assamese]]  → [[Language/Assamese/Grammar|Grammar]] → [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]] → Basic Sentence Structure → Questions and Negations</div>
+* Exercises to practice what you have learned.
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to ask questions and negate statements, setting a strong foundation for your future learning.
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-Assamese is one of the oldest languages of India that is spoken as a native language by more than 15 million people. In this lesson, we will cover forming questions and negations in Assamese. You will learn the use of question words and adding negation to sentences.
+=== Importance of Questions and Negations ===
-== Basic Sentence Structure ==
+Questions are the gateway to knowledge and understanding. They help us seek information, clarify doubts, and engage in meaningful conversations. In Assamese, just like in English, questions can take various forms, depending on the context and the information sought.
-Before discussing questions and negations, let's review the basic sentence structure in Assamese. A basic sentence in Assamese has three parts: subject, verb, and object. The subject is the doer of the action, the verb is the action, and the object is what is affected by the action.
-Example:
+Negations, on the other hand, allow us to express disagreement, denial, or the absence of something. Being able to negate statements is just as important as asking questions, as it enables us to express our thoughts and feelings accurately.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+=== Forming Questions in Assamese ===
-|-
-|  মই  ||  moi  || I
+In Assamese, questions can be formed using specific question words. Let’s look at some common question words and how they function in sentences.
-|-
-| খোৱা || khua || eat
-|-
-| যাওঁ || jaon || go
-|-
-|}
-I eat. (মই খোৱা।)
-I go. (মই যাওঁ।)
-== Questions ==
+==== Common Question Words ====
-In Assamese, questions are formed by using question words or by changing the word order of a declarative sentence. Assamese has a few question words that are different from English.
-=== Using Question Words ===
+Here are some essential question words in Assamese:
-Here are the question words in Assamese with their meanings and examples:
-* কি? (ki) - What?
-Example:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-|  তুমি কি খোৱা?  ||  tumi ki khua?  || What did you eat?
+| কি (ki) || [ki] || What
 |-
-|}
-* কোন? (kon) - Which?
+| ক’ত (kôṭ) || [kɔʈ] || Where
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-|  কোন উপাহাৰ খইছিলা?  ||  kon upahar khaichila?  || Which snack did you eat?
+| কেতিয়া (ketiyā) || [kətijɑ] || When
 |-
-|}
-* কেনেকৈ? (kinekai) - How?
+| কিয় (kiyā) || [kiɑ] || Why
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| তুমি কেনেকৈ যায়? || tumi kinekai jai? || How do you go?
+| কিমান (kimān) || [kimɑn] || How many
 |-
+| কোন (kôn) || [kɔn] || Who
 |}
-* কোনখন? (kon-kon) - When?
+Now, let's see how these question words can be used to form questions:
-Example:
+==== Examples of Questions ====
+Here are some examples demonstrating how to form questions using the question words listed above:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| তোমাৰ জন্মদিন কোনখন? || tomor jonmodin kon-kon? || When is your birthday?
+| আপুনি কি কৰে? (āpuni ki kore?) || [ɑpuni ki kɔre] || What do you do?
 |-
-|}
-* কেনে? (kene) - Why?
+| তেওঁ ক’ত আছে? (teu kôṭ āche?) || [teu kɔʈ ɑʧɛ] || Where is he?
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| তোমাৰ খুশিকে কেনে নাহলে? || tomar khushike kene naxole? || Why are you not happy?
+| তাত কেতিয়া যাব? (tāt ketiyā jāb?) || [tɑt kətijɑ dʒɑb] || When will you go there?
 |-
-|}
-=== Changing Word Order ===
+| আপুনি কিয় আহিছে? (āpuni kiyā āhise?) || [ɑpuni kiɑ ɑhise] || Why are you coming?
-Another way to form questions in Assamese is by changing the word order of a declarative sentence. To form a question this way, change the verb-subject-object order to subject-verb-object order.
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| তুমি খোৱা ভাল লগে?  ||  Tumi khua val lage?  || Do you like to eat?
+| সেয়া কিমান মূল্য? (seyā kimān mūlyo?) || [sejɑ kimɑn muːljɔ] || How much is that?
 |-
+| কোনজন তোমাৰ বন্ধু? (kônjon tomār bandhu?) || [kɔnʤɔn tɔmɑr bɑndʰu] || Who is your friend?
 |}
-Another form of this method is to add the particle -নে (-ne) after the verb.
+These examples illustrate how simple it is to form questions in Assamese using the appropriate question words.
+=== Negating Sentences in Assamese ===
+Negation in Assamese is primarily achieved through the use of specific words that indicate the absence or denial of something. The most common negation word is "নহয়" (nahoy), which translates to "not".
+==== Basic Structure of Negation ====
+To negate a sentence in Assamese, you generally place the negation word "নহয়" before the verb. Let’s explore this with examples.
+==== Examples of Negated Sentences ====
+Here are some examples of how to form negations in Assamese:
-Example:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| তুমি খোৱানে যাওঁ নে?  ||  Tumi khuanhe jaon ne?  || Do you go to eat?
+| মই নাযাও (moi nājāo) || [mɔi nɑdʒɑo] || I do not go.
 |-
-|}
-== Negations ==
+| তেওঁ আহে নহয় (teu āhe nahoy) || [teu ɑhe nɔhɔɪ̯] || He does not come.
-Negation in Assamese is formed by adding the particle -নে (-ne) to the verb.
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-|  আমি কোনখনও খোৱা নাহলো।  ||   Ami kon-kono khua naxalo.  || I did not eat anything.
+| আমি খাব নোৱাৰো (āmi khāb nuwāro) || [ɑmi kʰɑb nuwɑro] || We cannot eat.
 |-
-|}
-Another way to form negation is by using the word নহয় (nahoi) after the verb.
+| আপুনি জানে নহয় (āpuni jānē nahoy) || [ɑpuni dʒɑne nɔhɔɪ̯] || You do not know.
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-|  মই তিনি জানি নহয়।  ||  Moi tini jani nahoi.  || I do not know him/her.
+| সেয়া বেয়া নহয় (seyā beyā nahoy) || [sejɑ bejɑ nɔhɔɪ̯] || That is not bad.
 |-
+| তেওঁ এতিয়া নাই (teu etiyā nāi) || [teu e̯tiɑ nɑi] || He is not here now.
 |}
-== Conclusion ==
+These examples show how to negate sentences effectively in Assamese.
-Questions and negations are essential components of any language, and it is no different in Assamese. By using question words and changing word order, you can form questions in Assamese. Negation is formed by adding the particle -নে (-ne) or using the word নহয় (nahoi) after the verb.
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+To solidify your understanding of questions and negations, here are some practice exercises. Try to complete them on your own, then check the answers provided below.
+==== Exercise 1: Forming Questions ====
+Translate the following English questions into Assamese using the appropriate question words:
+. What is your name?
-Now that you have learned how to form questions and negations in Assamese, you can practice by making your own sentences. As you progress in your studies, you will learn more complex sentence structures and their uses in Assamese.
+. Where do you live?
+. When do you eat?
+. Why are you sad?
+. How many books do you have?
+'''Solutions:'''
+. আপোনাৰ নাম কি? (āpônār nām ki?)
+. আপুনি ক’ত থাকে? (āpuni kôṭ thāke?)
+. আপুনি কেতিয়া খায়? (āpuni ketiyā khāy?)
+. আপুনি কিয় দুখী? (āpuni kiyā dukhī?)
+. আপোনাৰ কিমান কিতাপ আছে? (āpônār kimān kitāp āche?)
+==== Exercise 2: Negating Sentences ====
+Negate the following sentences in Assamese:
+. I go to school.
+. She is happy.
+. We can play.
+. He knows the answer.
+. They are here.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. মই বিদ্যালয়লৈ নাজাও। (moi bidyālôylô nājāo.)
+. তেওঁৰ মন ভাল নহয়। (teṅôr mon bhal nahoy.)
+. আমি খেলিব নোৱাৰো। (āmi khelib nuwāro.)
+. তেওঁ উত্তৰ জানে নহয়। (teṅô uttôr jānē nahoy.)
+. তেওঁলোক এতিয়া নাই। (teṅôlok eṭiyā nāi.)
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You have successfully navigated through the world of questions and negations in Assamese. By understanding how to ask questions and negate sentences, you have taken a significant step forward in your language learning journey. Remember that practice is key, so keep using these structures in your daily conversations.
+As you move on to the next lessons, you will find that these skills will serve as a solid foundation for more complex grammatical structures. Keep up the great work, and happy learning!
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