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Welcome to the South Azerbaijani Grammar lesson on Negation! In this lesson, we will explore how to express negative ideas in South Azerbaijani, which is an essential part of mastering the language. Negation allows you to communicate denial, absence, or disagreement, and it is crucial for daily conversations.

Understanding how to construct negative sentences will significantly enhance your language skills, enabling you to express yourself more fully and accurately. We will cover the basics of negation, provide numerous examples, and offer exercises to solidify your understanding.

In this lesson, you will learn about:

• The basic structure of negative sentences in South Azerbaijani

• Common negation words and their usage

• Practical examples to illustrate negation in action

• Exercises to practice what you have learned

Before we dive into the details, let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the South Azerbaijani language. Like many languages, it has its unique way of shaping thoughts and feelings through grammar. Now, let’s get started!

The Structure of Negation in South Azerbaijani

Negation in South Azerbaijani is primarily achieved through the use of the word "deyil" (دؤیل), which translates to "not" in English. This word is used to negate verbs and can be placed after the verb or at the end of the sentence, depending on the context.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

• To negate a verb, you typically add "deyil" after the verb.

• For example: "Mən gəlirəm" (I am coming) becomes "Mən gəlmirəm" (I am not coming).

Let’s look at some examples of negation in different contexts:

South Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
Mən gəlmirəm	Mæn gælmærɛm	I am not coming
Sən oxumursan	Sæn oxumurʊsan	You are not reading
O, yemir	O, yemir	He/She is not eating
Biz çalışmırıq	Biz chalismaɾɪq	We are not working
Siz görmürsünüz	Siz gœrmœrsœnüz	You (plural) are not seeing
Onlar danışmırlar	Onlɑr dɑnɯʃmɯrlɑr	They are not talking

Common Negation Words

In addition to "deyil," there are other words and phrases that can express negation in South Azerbaijani. Here are a few:

• Heç (هیچ) - none, not at all

• Yox (یوق) - no, not

• Olmayacaq (اولا ما یاجاق) - will not be

• Etməyin (اتمئین) - do not do

Let’s see these words in action:

South Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
Heç bir problem yoxdur	Hɛç bir problem yɔxdʊr	There is no problem at all
Yox, mən gəlmirəm	Jɔx, mæn gælmærɛm	No, I am not coming
Bu olmayacaq	Bu olmæjɑq	This will not be
Etməyin, zəhmət olmasa	Etmæjin, zæhmæt olmasæ	Do not do it, please

Using Negation in Different Tenses

Negation can be applied across different tenses, and it’s important to understand how to negate in the present, past, and future.

1. Present Tense Negation: As shown earlier, simply add "deyil" after the verb.

2. Past Tense Negation: Use "deyil" after the past tense suffix.

• Example: "Mən getdim" (I went) becomes "Mən getmədim" (I did not go).

3. Future Tense Negation: For future tense, you add "deyil" after the future tense marker.

• Example: "Mən gedəcəyəm" (I will go) becomes "Mən gedəcəyəm deyil" (I will not go).

Let’s illustrate these with examples:

South Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
Mən getmədim	Mæn gætmædɪm	I did not go
Sən oxumadın	Sæn oxumadɪn	You did not read
O, yeməyəcək	O, yeməyəcək deyil	He/She will not eat
Biz çalışmayacağıq	Biz chalismajaq deyil	We will not work

Practice Exercise

Now that we've covered the fundamental concepts of negation, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding.

1. Translate the following sentences into South Azerbaijani using negation:

• I am not happy.

• She does not like tea.

• We are not going to the party.

2. Convert the following positive sentences into negative sentences:

• Mən çalışıram. (I am working)

• Siz oxuyursunuz. (You are reading)

• Onlar gəlirlər. (They are coming)

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct negation word:

• Mən ______ (not) gedirəm. (I am not going)

• O, ______ (none) bilmir. (He/She does not know)

• Biz ______ (no) problemimiz yoxdur. (We have no problems)

4. Choose the correct negation form:

• Mən onu ______ (deyil/yox) görürəm. (I do not see him)

• Bu ______ (yox/olmayacaq) doğru deyil. (This is not true)

5. Rewrite the following sentences in the negative form:

• Mən evdə otururam. (I am sitting at home)

• O, kitab oxuyur. (He/She is reading a book)

Answers to Exercises

1.

• Mən xoşbəxt deyiləm.

• O, çayı sevmir.

• Biz şənliyə getmirik.

2.

• Mən çalışmıram.

• Siz oxumurunuz.

• Onlar gəlmir.

3.

• Mən deyil gedirəm.

• O, heç bilmir.

• Biz yox problemimiz yoxdur.

4.

• Mən onu deyil görürəm.

• Bu yox doğru deyil.

5.

• Mən evdə oturmuram.

• O, kitab oxumur.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned the fundamental aspects of negation in South Azerbaijani. You now have the tools to express negative ideas and construct negative sentences in different tenses.

As you continue your journey in learning South Azerbaijani, remember that practice is key! Keep using these structures in your conversations and writing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

Thank you for your participation, and I look forward to our next lesson together!

Table of Contents - South Azerbaijani Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-20
• Telling Time

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Pronouns and Nouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns
• Noun Plurals

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing People

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Adverbs of Time, Manner, and Place

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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South Azerbaijani Culture

• History and Geography
• Traditions and Festivals
• Music and Dance

Other Lessons

• Future Tense
• Plurals
• Questions
• Gender
• How to Use Have
• Adjectives
• How to Use Be
• Pronouns
• Conditional Mood

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