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Welcome to the lesson on Negation in Finnish! Understanding how to form negative sentences is essential for any language learner, especially when you're just starting out. In Finnish, negation is straightforward, but it does have its quirks that can be both fun and challenging to master. This lesson will guide you through the basics of negation, focusing particularly on the word 'ei', which is the cornerstone of forming negative sentences in Finnish.

In this lesson, we will:

Explore the role of negation in Finnish.

Learn how to construct negative sentences.

Examine common negation words besides 'ei'.

Practice with various examples and exercises to solidify your understanding.

The Importance of Negation in Finnish[edit | edit source]

Negation is a fundamental aspect of language. It allows us to express what is not true or what we do not have, which is just as important as stating what is true or what we do have. In Finnish, negation is primarily expressed using the word 'ei'. This word is used to negate verbs, making it a crucial part of your linguistic toolkit.

Understanding negation will empower you to communicate more effectively. Whether you’re denying a statement, expressing a lack of something, or simply stating that something is not happening, mastering negation will enhance your conversational skills significantly.

Basic Negation with 'Ei'[edit | edit source]

In Finnish, the most common way to create a negative sentence is by using the word 'ei'. This word translates to "no" or "not" in English and is used to negate verbs in the present tense.

To form a basic negative sentence, you typically follow this structure:

Subject + 'ei' + verb

For example:

Minä en syö. (I do not eat.)

Let's look at some more examples to illustrate this structure.

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
Minä en syö.	ˈminæ en syø	I do not eat.
Sinä et juo.	ˈsinæ et ˈjuo	You do not drink.
Hän ei mene.	hɛn ei ˈmene	He/She does not go.
Me emme pelaa.	me emme ˈpelɑː	We do not play.
Te ette tanssi.	te etːe ˈtɑnssi	You (plural) do not dance.
He eivät tule.	he ˈeivæt ˈtule	They do not come.

As you can see, the structure remains consistent across different subjects. The verb changes slightly depending on the subject, but the negation word 'ei' stays the same.

Negation with Other Words[edit | edit source]

Besides 'ei', Finnish has other negation words that can be used in different contexts, although 'ei' remains the primary negator in most situations.

For example:

'ei koskaan' (never)

'ei mitään' (nothing)

'ei ketään' (nobody)

Let's look at how these words work in sentences:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
Hän ei koskaan syö suklaata.	hɛn ei ˈkoskɑːn ˈsyø ˈsuklɑːtɑ	He/She never eats chocolate.
Minulla ei ole mitään.	ˈminulːɑ ei ˈole ˈmiːtæn	I have nothing.
Te ette näe ketään.	te etːe ˈnæe ˈketæn	You (plural) do not see anybody.

These additional negation words can help you express more complex ideas and nuances in Finnish.

Summary of Negation Structures[edit | edit source]

To summarize, here's a quick reference for the structures we've covered:

Basic negation: Subject + 'ei' + verb

Never: Subject + 'ei koskaan' + verb

Nothing: Subject + 'ei mitään' + verb

Nobody: Subject + 'ei ketään' + verb

Now, let's practice what we've learned!

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Here are ten exercises to help you apply your understanding of negation in Finnish. Try to complete them on your own before checking the answers!

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

Complete the sentences with the correct form of 'ei'.

1. Minä ___ syö.

2. Hän ___ juo.

3. Me ___ pelaa.

4. Te ___ tanssi.

5. He ___ tule.

Exercise 2: Translate to Finnish[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Finnish using 'ei'.

1. I do not like coffee.

2. You (singular) do not speak Finnish.

3. We do not have a car.

4. She does not watch TV.

5. They do not read books.

Exercise 3: Create Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the following subjects and verbs, create negative sentences.

1. Sinä (to eat)

2. Me (to go)

3. Hän (to drink)

4. Te (to play)

5. He (to see)

Exercise 4: Identify the Negation[edit | edit source]

Identify the negation words in the following sentences.

1. Hän ei koskaan syö kakkua.

2. Minä en näe mitään.

3. He eivät halua ketään.

4. Me emme mene.

5. Sinä et juo kahvia.

Exercise 5: Negation with Other Words[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Finnish using the appropriate negation words.

1. I have nothing.

2. You never eat candy.

3. They see nobody.

4. She does not like anything.

5. We do not have anyone.

Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following affirmative sentences in the negative form.

1. Minä syön. (I eat.)

2. Sinä juot. (You drink.)

3. Hän menee. (He/She goes.)

4. Me pelaamme. (We play.)

5. Te tanssitte. (You dance.)

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with Other Negation Words[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct negation word.

1. Hän ei ___ syö kakkua. (never)

2. Minä en näe ___. (nothing)

3. Te ette halua ___. (nobody)

4. Me emme juo ___. (nothing)

5. He eivät tule ___. (never)

Exercise 8: Match the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Match the Finnish sentences with their English translations.

| Finnish Sentence || English Translation |

|---||---|

| Minä en syö suklaata. || I do not eat chocolate. |

| Sinä et juo vettä. || You do not drink water. |

| Hän ei koskaan käy koulussa. || He/She never goes to school. |

| Me emme näe elokuvia. || We do not see movies. |

| Te ette pelaa jalkapalloa. || You (plural) do not play football. |

Exercise 9: Create Complex Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the negation words provided, create complex sentences.

1. (never) - Hän

2. (nothing) - Minä

3. (nobody) - Te

4. (nothing) - He

5. (never) - Me

Exercise 10: Negative Response[edit | edit source]

Respond negatively to the following questions in Finnish.

1. Puhutko suomea? (Do you speak Finnish?)

2. Onko sinulla auto? (Do you have a car?)

3. Rakastatko suklaata? (Do you love chocolate?)

4. Näetkö häntä? (Do you see him/her?)

5. Pelaatteko jalkapalloa? (Do you play football?)

Answers to Exercises[edit | edit source]

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

1. en

2. ei

3. emme

4. ette

5. eivät

Exercise 2: Translate to Finnish[edit | edit source]

1. Minä en pidä kahvista.

2. Sinä et puhu suomea.

3. Meillä ei ole autoa.

4. Hän ei katso televisiota.

5. He eivät lue kirjoja.

Exercise 3: Create Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Sinä et syö.

2. Me emme mene.

3. Hän ei juo.

4. Te ette pelaa.

5. He eivät näe.

Exercise 4: Identify the Negation[edit | edit source]

1. ei

2. en

3. eivät

4. emme

5. et

Exercise 5: Negation with Other Words[edit | edit source]

1. Minulla ei ole mitään.

2. Sinä et koskaan syö karkkia.

3. He eivät näe ketään.

4. Hän ei pidä mistään.

5. Meillä ei ole ketään.

Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Minä en syö.

2. Sinä et juo.

3. Hän ei mene.

4. Me emme pelaa.

5. Te ette tanssi.

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with Other Negation Words[edit | edit source]

1. koskaan

2. mitään

3. ketään

4. mitään

5. koskaan

Exercise 8: Match the Sentence[edit | edit source]

1. I do not eat chocolate. - Minä en syö suklaata.

2. You do not drink water. - Sinä et juo vettä.

3. He/She never goes to school. - Hän ei koskaan käy koulussa.

4. We do not see movies. - Me emme näe elokuvia.

5. You (plural) do not play football. - Te ette pelaa jalkapalloa.

Exercise 9: Create Complex Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Hän ei koskaan syö suklaata.

2. Minä en näe mitään.

3. Te ette näe ketään.

4. He eivät halua mitään.

5. Me emme tule koskaan.

Exercise 10: Negative Response[edit | edit source]

1. En puhu suomea.

2. Ei, minulla ei ole autoa.

3. En rakasta suklaata.

4. En näe häntä.

5. Emme pelaa jalkapalloa.

Now that you have completed the exercises, review your answers and see how well you've grasped the concept of negation in Finnish. Don't hesitate to revisit the lesson if you need a refresher!

Congratulations on reaching this point in your Finnish language journey! Negation is a vital skill, and with practice, you'll find it becomes second nature. Keep up the hard work, and remember, every step takes you closer to fluency!

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Finnish

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Adjectives

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Daily Activities

Questions and Negation

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Postpositions

Travel and Transportation

Finnish Culture and Traditions

Weather and Seasons

Conjunctions and Subordinate Clauses

Family and Relationships

Finnish Literature and Music

Videos[edit | edit source]

Easy Beginner Finnish Grammar: Negative questions - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Finnish Verbs | 'Type 2 Negative Sentences' - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to the lesson on '''Negation''' in Finnish! Understanding how to form negative sentences is essential for any language learner, especially when you're just starting out. In Finnish, negation is straightforward, but it does have its quirks that can be both fun and challenging to master. This lesson will guide you through the basics of negation, focusing particularly on the word ''''ei'''', which is the cornerstone of forming negative sentences in Finnish.
-Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish Finnish] learners! 😊<br>
+In this lesson, we will:
-In this lesson, we will focus on negation in Finnish. Negation, or the ability to say "no" or "not" in a sentence, is a key aspect of any language. It allows us to express negation without having to use a negative sentence.
+* Explore the role of negation in Finnish.
+* Learn how to construct negative sentences.
+* Examine common negation words besides ''''ei''''.
+* Practice with various examples and exercises to solidify your understanding.
 __TOC__
-== Basic Negation ==
+=== The Importance of Negation in Finnish ===
-Negation in Finnish is expressed with the particle "ei". It is placed in front of the verb that is being negated. For example:
-* "Minä en syö lihaa." (I do not eat meat.)
+Negation is a fundamental aspect of language. It allows us to express what is not true or what we do not have, which is just as important as stating what is true or what we do have. In Finnish, negation is primarily expressed using the word ''''ei''''. This word is used to negate verbs, making it a crucial part of your linguistic toolkit.
+Understanding negation will empower you to communicate more effectively. Whether you’re denying a statement, expressing a lack of something, or simply stating that something is not happening, mastering negation will enhance your conversational skills significantly.
+=== Basic Negation with 'Ei' ===
+In Finnish, the most common way to create a negative sentence is by using the word ''''ei''''. This word translates to "no" or "not" in English and is used to negate verbs in the present tense.
+To form a basic negative sentence, you typically follow this structure:
+* Subject + ''''ei'''' + verb
+For example:
+* '''Minä en syö.''' (I do not eat.)
-In this sentence, "en" is the negative form of "on". In Finnish, "en" is used as the negative form of "on" in most cases.
+Let's look at some more examples to illustrate this structure.
-== Negation of Verbs ==
-To negate verbs in Finnish, you need to add the particle "ei" in front of the verb. In Finnish, the verb does not change when negated. Here is an example:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| En syö. || [en syy] || I do not eat.
+| Minä en syö. || ˈminæ en syø || I do not eat.
 |-
-| Hän ei tanssi. || [hæn ei taɳsi] || He/She does not dance.
+| Sinä et juo. || ˈsinæ et ˈjuo || You do not drink.
 |-
-| Emme juo. || [ɛmmɛ juɔ] || We do not drink.
+| Hän ei mene. || hɛn ei ˈmene || He/She does not go.
 |-
-| Te ette puhu. || [tɛ ɛttɛ puɦu] || You (plural) do not speak.
+| Me emme pelaa. || me emme ˈpelɑː || We do not play.
 |-
-| He eivät ole kotona. || [hɛ eiʋæt ole kɔtɔna] || They are not home.
+| Te ette tanssi. || te etːe ˈtɑnssi || You (plural) do not dance.
+|-
+| He eivät tule. || he ˈeivæt ˈtule || They do not come.
 |}
-Note: The pronoun can be left out in most cases since verbs show the person, but adding the pronoun can add emphasis to the subject of the sentence.
+As you can see, the structure remains consistent across different subjects. The verb changes slightly depending on the subject, but the negation word ''''ei'''' stays the same.
+=== Negation with Other Words ===
+Besides ''''ei'''', Finnish has other negation words that can be used in different contexts, although ''''ei'''' remains the primary negator in most situations.
+For example:
+* ''''ei koskaan'''' (never)
+* ''''ei mitään'''' (nothing)
+* ''''ei ketään'''' (nobody)
+Let's look at how these words work in sentences:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Hän ei koskaan syö suklaata. || hɛn ei ˈkoskɑːn ˈsyø ˈsuklɑːtɑ || He/She never eats chocolate.
+|-
+| Minulla ei ole mitään. || ˈminulːɑ ei ˈole ˈmiːtæn || I have nothing.
+|-
+| Te ette näe ketään. || te etːe ˈnæe ˈketæn || You (plural) do not see anybody.
+|}
+These additional negation words can help you express more complex ideas and nuances in Finnish.
+=== Summary of Negation Structures ===
+To summarize, here's a quick reference for the structures we've covered:
+* '''Basic negation''': Subject + ''''ei'''' + verb
+* '''Never''': Subject + ''''ei koskaan'''' + verb
+* '''Nothing''': Subject + ''''ei mitään'''' + verb
+* '''Nobody''': Subject + ''''ei ketään'''' + verb
+Now, let's practice what we've learned!
+== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==
+Here are ten exercises to help you apply your understanding of negation in Finnish. Try to complete them on your own before checking the answers!
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Complete the sentences with the correct form of ''''ei''''.
+. Minä ___ syö.
+. Hän ___ juo.
+. Me ___ pelaa.
+. Te ___ tanssi.
+. He ___ tule.
+=== Exercise 2: Translate to Finnish ===
+Translate the following sentences into Finnish using ''''ei''''.
+. I do not like coffee.
+. You (singular) do not speak Finnish.
+. We do not have a car.
+. She does not watch TV.
+. They do not read books.
+=== Exercise 3: Create Negative Sentences ===
+Using the following subjects and verbs, create negative sentences.
+. Sinä (to eat)
+. Me (to go)
+. Hän (to drink)
+. Te (to play)
+. He (to see)
+=== Exercise 4: Identify the Negation ===
+Identify the negation words in the following sentences.
+. Hän ei koskaan syö kakkua.
+. Minä en näe mitään.
+. He eivät halua ketään.
+. Me emme mene.
+. Sinä et juo kahvia.
+=== Exercise 5: Negation with Other Words ===
+Translate the following sentences into Finnish using the appropriate negation words.
+. I have nothing.
+. You never eat candy.
+. They see nobody.
+. She does not like anything.
+. We do not have anyone.
+=== Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences ===
+Rewrite the following affirmative sentences in the negative form.
+. Minä syön. (I eat.)
+. Sinä juot. (You drink.)
+. Hän menee. (He/She goes.)
+. Me pelaamme. (We play.)
+. Te tanssitte. (You dance.)
+=== Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with Other Negation Words ===
+Complete the sentences with the correct negation word.
+. Hän ei ___ syö kakkua. (never)
+. Minä en näe ___. (nothing)
+. Te ette halua ___. (nobody)
+. Me emme juo ___. (nothing)
+. He eivät tule ___. (never)
+=== Exercise 8: Match the Sentence ===
+Match the Finnish sentences with their English translations.
+| Finnish Sentence || English Translation |
+|---||---|
+| Minä en syö suklaata. || I do not eat chocolate. |
+| Sinä et juo vettä. || You do not drink water. |
-== Negation of Adjectives & Adverbs ==
+| Hän ei koskaan käy koulussa. || He/She never goes to school. |
-In Finnish, negation of adjectives and adverbs is done by adding the particle "ei" in front of the word. For example:
-* "Kissa ei ole iso." (The cat is not big.)
-== Negation of Nouns ==
+| Me emme näe elokuvia. || We do not see movies. |
-Negation of a noun in Finnish is done by adding "ei ole" in front of the noun. Here is an example using Helsinki as the noun:
-* "Helsinki ei ole iso kaupunki." (Helsinki is not a big city.)
-== Negation of Questions ==
+| Te ette pelaa jalkapalloa. || You (plural) do not play football. |
-To negate a question in Finnish, "ei" is added to the beginning of the question. For example:
-* "Etkö sinä puhu englantia?" (Don't you speak English?)
-Note: The word order in questions changes when negated. The verb comes before the subject in negated questions.
+=== Exercise 9: Create Complex Sentences ===
-== Negation with Other Words ==
+Using the negation words provided, create complex sentences.
-Other words in Finnish can be used to express negation along with "ei". Here are some examples:
-* "Vähän" means "a little" or "few". Negated, it means "not much" or "not many". For example: "Minulla on vain vähän rahaa." (I only have a little money.)
-* "Yhtään" means "not one" or "not any". For example: "En löytänyt yhtään kirjaa." (I didn't find any books.)
-* "Kukaan" means "no one" or "nobody". For example: "Kukaan ei vastannut puhelimeen." (Nobody answered the phone.)
-== Dialogue ==
+. (never) - Hän
-Person 1: Miksi et juo kahvia? (Why don't you drink coffee?)
-Person 2: En pidä kahvin mausta. (I don't like the taste of coffee.)
-Person 1: Haluatko lähteä mukaan elokuviin? (Do you want to come to the movies?)
+. (nothing) - Minä
-Person 2: Ei kiitos, en pidä elokuvista. (No thanks, I don't like movies.)
-Person 1: Osaatko sinä soittaa kitaraa? (Can you play the guitar?)
+. (nobody) - Te
-Person 2: Ei, en osaa. (No, I can't.)
-== Conclusion ==
+. (nothing) - He
-Negation in Finnish is a crucial part of the language that should be learned by any intermediate learner of Finnish. Remember to always use "ei" in front of the verb, "ei ole" in front of the noun, and "ei" at the beginning of the question being negated.
-To improve your [[Language/Finnish|Finnish]] [[Language/Finnish/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=41 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish/question questions]!
+. (never) - Me
-== Sources ==
+=== Exercise 10: Negative Response ===
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_grammar Finnish grammar]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland Finland on Wikipedia]
+Respond negatively to the following questions in Finnish.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_words_of_Finnish_origin English words of Finnish origin]
+. Puhutko suomea? (Do you speak Finnish?)
+. Onko sinulla auto? (Do you have a car?)
+. Rakastatko suklaata? (Do you love chocolate?)
+. Näetkö häntä? (Do you see him/her?)
+. Pelaatteko jalkapalloa? (Do you play football?)
+== Answers to Exercises ==
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
+. en
+. ei
+. emme
+. ette
+. eivät
+=== Exercise 2: Translate to Finnish ===
+. Minä en pidä kahvista.
+. Sinä et puhu suomea.
+. Meillä ei ole autoa.
+. Hän ei katso televisiota.
+. He eivät lue kirjoja.
+=== Exercise 3: Create Negative Sentences ===
+. Sinä et syö.
+. Me emme mene.
+. Hän ei juo.
+. Te ette pelaa.
+. He eivät näe.
+=== Exercise 4: Identify the Negation ===
+. ei
+. en
+. eivät
+. emme
+. et
+=== Exercise 5: Negation with Other Words ===
+. Minulla ei ole mitään.
+. Sinä et koskaan syö karkkia.
+. He eivät näe ketään.
+. Hän ei pidä mistään.
+. Meillä ei ole ketään.
+=== Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences ===
+. Minä en syö.
+. Sinä et juo.
+. Hän ei mene.
+. Me emme pelaa.
+. Te ette tanssi.
+=== Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with Other Negation Words ===
+. koskaan
+. mitään
+. ketään
+. mitään
+. koskaan
+=== Exercise 8: Match the Sentence ===
+. I do not eat chocolate. - Minä en syö suklaata.
+. You do not drink water. - Sinä et juo vettä.
+. He/She never goes to school. - Hän ei koskaan käy koulussa.
+. We do not see movies. - Me emme näe elokuvia.
+. You (plural) do not play football. - Te ette pelaa jalkapalloa.
+=== Exercise 9: Create Complex Sentences ===
+. Hän ei koskaan syö suklaata.
+. Minä en näe mitään.
+. Te ette näe ketään.
+. He eivät halua mitään.
+. Me emme tule koskaan.
+=== Exercise 10: Negative Response ===
+. En puhu suomea.
+. Ei, minulla ei ole autoa.
+. En rakasta suklaata.
+. En näe häntä.
+. Emme pelaa jalkapalloa.
+Now that you have completed the exercises, review your answers and see how well you've grasped the concept of negation in Finnish. Don't hesitate to revisit the lesson if you need a refresher!
+Congratulations on reaching this point in your Finnish language journey! Negation is a vital skill, and with practice, you'll find it becomes second nature. Keep up the hard work, and remember, every step takes you closer to fluency!
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_grammar Finnish grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://finland.fi/life-society/the-unbearable-beauty-of-finnish-grammar/ The unbearable beauty of Finnish grammar - thisisFINLAND]
+* [https://www.finnishpod101.com/blog/2021/08/10/finnish-negation/ Finnish Negation: Learn How to Form Negative Sentences]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Finnish|Indefinite Articles in Finnish]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Possessive-Case-in-Finnish|Possessive Case in Finnish]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Conditional-Tense|Conditional Tense]]
+* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Finnish|Past Participle in Finnish]]
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Latest revision as of 00:50, 2 August 2024

The Importance of Negation in Finnish[edit | edit source]

Basic Negation with 'Ei'[edit | edit source]

Negation with Other Words[edit | edit source]

Summary of Negation Structures[edit | edit source]

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

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

Exercise 2: Translate to Finnish[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Create Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Identify the Negation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Negation with Other Words[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with Other Negation Words[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Match the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Create Complex Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Negative Response[edit | edit source]

Answers to Exercises[edit | edit source]

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

Exercise 2: Translate to Finnish[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Create Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Identify the Negation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Negation with Other Words[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with Other Negation Words[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Match the Sentence[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Create Complex Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Negative Response[edit | edit source]

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

Videos[edit | edit source]

Easy Beginner Finnish Grammar: Negative questions - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Finnish Verbs | 'Type 2 Negative Sentences' - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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