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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican Corsican] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Corsican. 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 Corsican, as well as some examples of how to use them. __TOC__


Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Corsican, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word "micca" (pronounced /ˈmikɑ/), which means "not". This word can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example:
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican Corsican] learners! 😊


* Micca vogliu - I don't want
In this lesson, we will explore the negation in Corsican language. As an intermediate learner, it is essential to understand the negation to convey a negative sentence.
* Micca bellu - Not beautiful
* Micca una casa - Not a house


Another way to express negation in Corsican is to use the word "mancu" (pronounced /ˈmɑŋku/). This word is used to negate adverbs and adjectives. For example:
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* Mancu lentu - Not slow
* Mancu assai - Not much


The word "mancu" can also be used to negate nouns, but it is usually used in the negative form of the verb "essere" (to be). For example:
<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]], [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]] & [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Questions|Questions]].</span>
== Negating Verbs ==


* Mancu una casa - Not a house
To form a negative sentence in Corsican, we use the negative adverb "nò" (no). It is placed before the verb, just like in English.
* Mancu una persona - Not a person


Finally, the word "nimu" (pronounced /ˈnimu/) can be used to negate nouns. For example:
For example:
* "Io ùn parlò" (I do not speak)
* "Io ùn ùnice" (I do not eat)


* Nimu una casa - No house
Let's illustrate this concept with some examples:
* Nimu una persona - No person


It is important to note that the words "micca", "mancu", and "nimu" can all be used together to express a stronger negation. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ghjè fatta. || dzhe fatta || She has done it.
|-
| Ùn ghjè nunda fatta. || un dzhe nun-da fatta || She has not done it.
|-
| Hè andata via. || hey andata via || She went away.
|-
| Ùn hè micca andata via. || un hey micca andata via || She did not go away.
|-
| Avemu manghjatu. || avemu man-gya-tu || We have eaten.
|-
| Ùn avemu micca manghjatu. || un avemu micca man-gya-tu || We have not eaten.
|}


* Micca mancu nimu - Not at all
== Negating with "Piacè/Dispiacè" ==


Now that you know the basics of negation in Corsican, let's look at some examples of how to use them in sentences.
"C'hè piacè" (it pleases me) and "c'hè dispiacè" (it displeases me) are common expressions to say "I like" and "I don't like" in Corsican.
 
For example:
* "Mi piacè u toccu" (I like the touch)
* "Mi dispiaccia u rumore" (I don't like the noise)
 
To negative this sentence, we use "nò" (no) just like negating a verb.
For example:
* "Io ùn mi piace" (I do not like it)
 
Let's look at some examples:


== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| C'hè piacè u caraqciolu. || che piace u kara-chee-oh-luh || I like the snail.
|-
|-
| Micca vogliu || /ˈmikɑ ˈvɔʎʎu/ || I don't want
| Ùn c'hè nunda piacè. || un che nun-da piace || I don't like anything.
|-
|-
| Mancu assai || /ˈmɑŋku ˈɑsɑi/ || Not much
| C'hè dispiacè u fattu. || che dispiace u fattu || I don't like it.
|-
| Ùn c'hè nunda dispiacè. || un che nun-da dispiace || I don't mind.
|}
 
== Negating with "Averi" ==
 
The verb "avè" (to have) can also be negated by adding "nò" (no) before the verb. However, most Corsicans tend to use the auxiliary verb "avè" followed by "micca" to say "don't have".
 
For example:
* "Io ùnaghju un libru" (I don't have a book)
 
Let's illustrate this concept with some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Nimu una casa || /ˈnimu ˈuna ˈkɑsɑ/ || No house
| Avete fretu ? || avete frettu || Are you hungry?
|-
|-
| Micca mancu nimu || /ˈmikɑ ˈmɑŋku ˈnimu/ || Not at all
| Chì nò, ùn avemu micca fretu. || kee no, un avemu micca frettu || No, we are not hungry.
|}
|}
== Negating with "Aghju bisognu di" ==
To say "I don't need", Corsican speakers use the expression "aghju bisognu di" (I need) and add "nò" (no) to form the negative sentence.


For example:
For example:
* "Io ùn aghju bisognu d'idda" (I do not need her)


* Aghju micca vogliu - I don't want
Let's illustrate this concept with some examples:
* Ùn hè mancu assai - It's not much
* Ci nimu una casa - There is no house
* Aghju micca mancu nimu - I don't have anything


== Practice ==
{| class="wikitable"
To improve your [[Language/Corsican|Corsican]] [[Language/Corsican/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=29 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican/question questions]!
! Corsican !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Aghju bisognu di aranceti. || aghju bisog-nu di aranche-ti || I need oranges.
|-
| Ùn aghju micca bisognu di aranceti. || un aghju micca bisog-nu di aranche-ti || I don't need oranges.
|}
 
== Conversation ==
 
To better understand negation, let's have a conversation between two friends.
 
* Person 1: "Hè bello sta bellu sole" (It is beautiful with this sun)
* Person 2: "Per mè, hè tròppu callu" (For me, it is too hot)
* Person 1: "Ti piace u sole ?" (Do you like the sun?)
* Person 2: "Nò, cavaddu micca" (No, not at all)
 
== Conclusion ==
 
In this lesson, you have learned how to form negative sentences in Corsican through multiple examples. Remember to use "nò" (no) before the verb for the simplest way to negate. To negate other sentences, use expressions with negative adverbs or auxiliary verbs.
 
To further improve your [[Language/Corsican|Corsican]] [[Language/Corsican/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=29 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/corsican/question questions]!


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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsican_language Corsican Language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsica Corsica]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsican_grammar Corsican Grammar]
<span link>Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: [[Language/Corsican/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|Say Hello and Greetings in Corsican]], [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] & [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Corsican/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]


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Latest revision as of 21:28, 27 March 2023

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Corsican Grammar - Negation

Hi Corsican learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will explore the negation in Corsican language. As an intermediate learner, it is essential to understand the negation to convey a negative sentence.


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Plurals, How to Use Be & Questions.

Negating Verbs[edit | edit source]

To form a negative sentence in Corsican, we use the negative adverb "nò" (no). It is placed before the verb, just like in English.

For example:

  • "Io ùn parlò" (I do not speak)
  • "Io ùn ùnice" (I do not eat)

Let's illustrate this concept with some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
Ghjè fatta. dzhe fatta She has done it.
Ùn ghjè nunda fatta. un dzhe nun-da fatta She has not done it.
Hè andata via. hey andata via She went away.
Ùn hè micca andata via. un hey micca andata via She did not go away.
Avemu manghjatu. avemu man-gya-tu We have eaten.
Ùn avemu micca manghjatu. un avemu micca man-gya-tu We have not eaten.

Negating with "Piacè/Dispiacè"[edit | edit source]

"C'hè piacè" (it pleases me) and "c'hè dispiacè" (it displeases me) are common expressions to say "I like" and "I don't like" in Corsican.

For example:

  • "Mi piacè u toccu" (I like the touch)
  • "Mi dispiaccia u rumore" (I don't like the noise)

To negative this sentence, we use "nò" (no) just like negating a verb. For example:

  • "Io ùn mi piace" (I do not like it)

Let's look at some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
C'hè piacè u caraqciolu. che piace u kara-chee-oh-luh I like the snail.
Ùn c'hè nunda piacè. un che nun-da piace I don't like anything.
C'hè dispiacè u fattu. che dispiace u fattu I don't like it.
Ùn c'hè nunda dispiacè. un che nun-da dispiace I don't mind.

Negating with "Averi"[edit | edit source]

The verb "avè" (to have) can also be negated by adding "nò" (no) before the verb. However, most Corsicans tend to use the auxiliary verb "avè" followed by "micca" to say "don't have".

For example:

  • "Io ùnaghju un libru" (I don't have a book)

Let's illustrate this concept with some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
Avete fretu ? avete frettu Are you hungry?
Chì nò, ùn avemu micca fretu. kee no, un avemu micca frettu No, we are not hungry.

Negating with "Aghju bisognu di"[edit | edit source]

To say "I don't need", Corsican speakers use the expression "aghju bisognu di" (I need) and add "nò" (no) to form the negative sentence.

For example:

  • "Io ùn aghju bisognu d'idda" (I do not need her)

Let's illustrate this concept with some examples:

Corsican Pronunciation English
Aghju bisognu di aranceti. aghju bisog-nu di aranche-ti I need oranges.
Ùn aghju micca bisognu di aranceti. un aghju micca bisog-nu di aranche-ti I don't need oranges.

Conversation[edit | edit source]

To better understand negation, let's have a conversation between two friends.

  • Person 1: "Hè bello sta bellu sole" (It is beautiful with this sun)
  • Person 2: "Per mè, hè tròppu callu" (For me, it is too hot)
  • Person 1: "Ti piace u sole ?" (Do you like the sun?)
  • Person 2: "Nò, cavaddu micca" (No, not at all)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you have learned how to form negative sentences in Corsican through multiple examples. Remember to use "nò" (no) before the verb for the simplest way to negate. To negate other sentences, use expressions with negative adverbs or auxiliary verbs.

To further improve your Corsican Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!


➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]


Excellent job on conquering this lesson! Consider delving into these related pages: Say Hello and Greetings in Corsican, Adjectives & Give your Opinion.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]