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<div class="pg_page_title">Latin Grammar - Negation</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Latin Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/latin Latin] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the basics of negation in Latin. Negation is an important part of any language, and Latin is no exception. We will look at how to form negative sentences, as well as some common phrases and expressions that use negation. So let's get started! __TOC__


== Basics of Negation ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/latin Latin] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be diving into negation in Latin grammar. We will explore how negation is expressed in Latin, and provide examples to help you understand this important grammar concept. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of negation in Latin and be able to apply what you have learned in your own Latin studies. Let's begin!
Negation in Latin is quite simple. To make a sentence negative, all you need to do is add the word ''non'' before the verb. For example:


* ''Ego ambulo'' (I walk)
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* ''Ego non ambulo'' (I do not walk)


You can also use ''non'' with adjectives and adverbs. For example:


* ''Ego sum bonus'' (I am good)
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Latin/Grammar/Definite-Articles-in-Latin|Definite Articles in Latin]], [[Language/Latin/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Latin|Indefinite Articles in Latin]], [[Language/Latin/Grammar/Latin-Nouns|Latin Nouns]] & [[Language/Latin/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]].</span>
* ''Ego non sum bonus'' (I am not good)
== Negating Verbs ==


* ''Ego ambulo celeriter'' (I walk quickly)
In Latin, negation is often expressed by the negative word "non." This is placed directly before a verb to create the negative form. Here is an example:
* ''Ego non ambulo celeriter'' (I do not walk quickly)


== Common Negation Phrases ==
{| class="wikitable"
In addition to the basic negation structure, there are some common phrases and expressions that use negation. Here are some examples:
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Non amo. || Nohn ah-moh || I do not love.
|}


* ''Non est verum'' (It is not true)
In this example, "non" is placed directly before the verb "amo," which means "love." Together, they form the negative statement, "non amo," which means "I do not love."
* ''Non est necessarium'' (It is not necessary)
* ''Non est possibile'' (It is not possible)
* ''Non est certum'' (It is not certain)
* ''Non est dubium'' (It is not doubtful)


== Practice ==
== Negating Adjectives ==
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Here is a table of some Latin phrases and their English translations. Try to make them negative using the word ''non''.  
In addition to verbs, adjectives can also be negated using the word "non." Here is an example:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Non sum miser.  || Nohn soom me-sir || I am not miserable.
|}
 
In this example, the adjective "miser" means "miserable." By placing the word "non" before the adjective, the sentence becomes negative and means "I am not miserable."
 
== Negating Nouns ==
 
Nouns in Latin can also be negated using the word "nullus," which means "none." Here is an example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ego ambulo || eh-goh ahm-boo-loh || I walk
| Nullus homo est perfectus. || Nool-loos ho-moh est pair-fect-oos || No human is perfect.
|-
| Ego sum bonus || eh-goh soom boh-noos || I am good
|-
| Ego ambulo celeriter || eh-goh ahm-boo-loh cheh-leh-ree-tehr || I walk quickly
|-
| Est verum || ehst veh-room || It is true
|-
| Est necessarium || ehst neh-sehss-ah-ree-oom || It is necessary
|-
| Est possibile || ehst pohs-see-bee-leh || It is possible
|-
| Est certum || ehst chehr-toom || It is certain
|-
| Est dubium || ehst doo-bee-oom || It is doubtful
|}
|}


Answers:  
In this example, "nullus" is placed before the noun "homo," which means "human." Together, they form the negative statement, "nullus homo est perfectus," which means "No human is perfect."
 
== Double Negatives ==
 
In Latin, double negatives are sometimes used for emphasis, although they are not necessary to convey a negative meaning. Here is an example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Non nemo est hic. || Nohn nem-o est hick || Someone is here.
|-
| Ego non ambulo || eh-goh non ahm-boo-loh || I do not walk
|-
| Ego non sum bonus || eh-goh non soom boh-noos || I am not good
|-
| Ego non ambulo celeriter || eh-goh non ahm-boo-loh cheh-leh-ree-tehr || I do not walk quickly
|-
| Non est verum || non ehst veh-room || It is not true
|-
| Non est necessarium || non ehst neh-sehss-ah-ree-oom || It is not necessary
|-
| Non est possibile || non ehst pohs-see-bee-leh || It is not possible
|-
| Non est certum || non ehst chehr-toom || It is not certain
|-
| Non est dubium || non ehst doo-bee-oom || It is not doubtful
|}
|}


In this example, "non" and "nemo" both serve to express negation, although only one is necessary. The sentence can be translated as "Someone is here," without the use of the second negative.
== Examples in Context ==
To help you understand negation in context, here is a dialogue with pronunciation and English translation:
* Person 1: Non vis cenare mecum? ([Do] you not want to dine with me?)
* Person 2: Minime. Non es amabilis. (No. You are not friendly.)
In this dialogue, the word "non" is used to express negation in each sentence. Person 1 uses "non" to create a negative question, and Person 2 uses "non" to describe Person 1's behavior as unfriendly.
Now that you have a better understanding of negation in Latin, practice using it in your own Latin studies. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to [https://polyglotclub.com/language/latin/question ask them] to [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=73 native speakers] on [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]!


That's it for this lesson on Latin negation. We hope you found it useful! <hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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==Sources==
* [http://mylanguages.org/latin_negation.php Latin Negation]
* [https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~struck/classes/latin309/syntax/imperative.html Latin 309 - Imperative Mood]


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Latest revision as of 21:27, 27 March 2023

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Latin Grammar - Negation

Hi Latin learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be diving into negation in Latin grammar. We will explore how negation is expressed in Latin, and provide examples to help you understand this important grammar concept. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of negation in Latin and be able to apply what you have learned in your own Latin studies. Let's begin!


Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Definite Articles in Latin, Indefinite Articles in Latin, Latin Nouns & Adjectives.

Negating Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Latin, negation is often expressed by the negative word "non." This is placed directly before a verb to create the negative form. Here is an example:

Latin Pronunciation English
Non amo. Nohn ah-moh I do not love.

In this example, "non" is placed directly before the verb "amo," which means "love." Together, they form the negative statement, "non amo," which means "I do not love."

Negating Adjectives[edit | edit source]

In addition to verbs, adjectives can also be negated using the word "non." Here is an example:

Latin Pronunciation English
Non sum miser. Nohn soom me-sir I am not miserable.

In this example, the adjective "miser" means "miserable." By placing the word "non" before the adjective, the sentence becomes negative and means "I am not miserable."

Negating Nouns[edit | edit source]

Nouns in Latin can also be negated using the word "nullus," which means "none." Here is an example:

Latin Pronunciation English
Nullus homo est perfectus. Nool-loos ho-moh est pair-fect-oos No human is perfect.

In this example, "nullus" is placed before the noun "homo," which means "human." Together, they form the negative statement, "nullus homo est perfectus," which means "No human is perfect."

Double Negatives[edit | edit source]

In Latin, double negatives are sometimes used for emphasis, although they are not necessary to convey a negative meaning. Here is an example:

Latin Pronunciation English
Non nemo est hic. Nohn nem-o est hick Someone is here.

In this example, "non" and "nemo" both serve to express negation, although only one is necessary. The sentence can be translated as "Someone is here," without the use of the second negative.

Examples in Context[edit | edit source]

To help you understand negation in context, here is a dialogue with pronunciation and English translation:

  • Person 1: Non vis cenare mecum? ([Do] you not want to dine with me?)
  • Person 2: Minime. Non es amabilis. (No. You are not friendly.)

In this dialogue, the word "non" is used to express negation in each sentence. Person 1 uses "non" to create a negative question, and Person 2 uses "non" to describe Person 1's behavior as unfriendly.

Now that you have a better understanding of negation in Latin, practice using it in your own Latin studies. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask them to native speakers on Polyglot Club!

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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