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Welcome to the lesson on Negation in North Azerbaijani! In this session, we will explore how to form negative sentences, negative imperatives, and negative questions. Understanding negation is essential for effective communication because it allows you to express disagreement, denial, or absence. Whether you're denying a statement, asking a negative question, or giving a negative command, mastering these structures will enhance your conversational skills in North Azerbaijani.

Structure of the Lesson:

1. Introduction to Negation

2. Forming Negative Sentences

3. Negative Imperatives

4. Negative Questions

5. Practice Exercises

6. Solutions to Exercises

Introduction to Negation

Negation is a fundamental aspect of any language, including North Azerbaijani. In everyday conversations, you will often need to negate statements or commands. By mastering negation, you will gain greater control over your communication.

In North Azerbaijani, negation is typically formed using the word "deyil" (not) or "yox" (no). The position and form can vary depending on whether you're dealing with a simple sentence, a question, or a command.

Forming Negative Sentences

To create a negative sentence in North Azerbaijani, you generally add "deyil" after the verb. Here are some examples to illustrate this:

North Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
Mən gedirəm.	mæn ɡedɪˈrɛm	I am going.
Mən gedmirəm.	mæn ɡedˈmiːrɛm	I am not going.
O kitabı oxuyur.	o kɪˈtɑːbɪ ɔxˈjuːr	He is reading the book.
O kitabı oxumur.	o kɪˈtɑːbɪ ɔxˈmuːr	He is not reading the book.
Biz evdəyik.	bɪz ɛvˈdæjɪk	We are at home.
Biz evdə deyilik.	bɪz ɛvˈdæ dɛˈjɪlɪk	We are not at home.
Onlar işə gedirlər.	onˈlɑr ɪˈʃæ ɡeˈdɪrlæ	They are going to work.
Onlar işə gedmirlər.	onˈlɑr ɪˈʃæ ɡedˈmɪrlæ	They are not going to work.

As you can see from the examples, the structure is straightforward. Just remember to place "deyil" after the verb to indicate negation.

Negative Imperatives

When giving commands or instructions, you may also need to express negation. In North Azerbaijani, to form a negative imperative, you typically use "yox" or "etmə" (do not). Here are examples:

North Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
Get!	ɡɛt	Go!
Getmə!	ɡɛtˈmæ	Don’t go!
Oxu!	ɔxu	Read!
Oxuma!	ɔxuˈmɑ	Don’t read!
Gül!	ɡyl	Laugh!
Gülmə!	ɡylˈmɛ	Don’t laugh!
Düşün!	dyʃyn	Think!
Düşünmə!	dyʃynˈmɛ	Don’t think!

Use these forms when you want to instruct someone not to do something.

Negative Questions

Negative questions are a great way to confirm information or seek clarification. In North Azerbaijani, you can form a negative question by following the same structure as negative sentences but turning the statement into a question format. Here are some examples:

North Azerbaijani	Pronunciation	English
Sən gəlirsən?	sɛn ɡɛˈlɪrˈsɛn	Are you coming?
Sən gəlmirsən?	sɛn ɡɛlˈmɪrˈsɛn	Are you not coming?
O evdədir?	o ɛvˈdædɪr	Is he at home?
O evdə deyil?	o ɛvˈdæ dɛˈjɪl	Is he not at home?
Siz oxuyursunuz?	sɪz ɔxuˈjʊrˈsʊnʊz	Are you reading?
Siz oxumur musunuz?	sɪz ɔxuˈmur muˈsʊnʊz	Are you not reading?
Onlar gəlir?	onˈlɑr ɡɛˈlɪr	Are they coming?
Onlar gəlmir?	onˈlɑr ɡɛlˈmɪr	Are they not coming?

These negative questions can be very useful in conversations, allowing you to clarify or confirm details effectively.

Practice Exercises

Now that you have a good grasp of negation, it's time to apply what you've learned! Below are some exercises for you to practice forming negative sentences, imperatives, and questions.

Exercise 1: Convert to Negative Sentences

Transform the following positive sentences into negative sentences.

1. Mən kitab oxuyuram. (I am reading a book.)

2. O, filmə baxır. (He is watching a movie.)

3. Biz məktəbdəyik. (We are at school.)

4. Onlar evdədir. (They are at home.)

5. Sən gəlirsən. (You are coming.)

Exercise 2: Create Negative Imperatives

Turn the following commands into negative imperatives.

1. Gəl! (Come!)

2. Danış! (Speak!)

3. Gül! (Laugh!)

4. Düşün! (Think!)

5. Yaz! (Write!)

Exercise 3: Formulate Negative Questions

Change the following positive questions into negative questions.

1. Sən işləmisən? (Have you worked?)

2. O, gəlir? (Is he coming?)

3. Biz, evdədir? (Are we at home?)

4. Siz kitab oxuyursunuz? (Are you reading a book?)

5. Onlar məktəbdədirmi? (Are they at school?)

Solutions to Exercises

Here are the solutions to the exercises. Review your answers and see how you did!

Solutions to Exercise 1

1. Mən kitab oxumuram. (I am not reading a book.)

2. O, filmə baxmır. (He is not watching a movie.)

3. Biz məktəbdə deyilik. (We are not at school.)

4. Onlar evdə deyil. (They are not at home.)

5. Sən gəlmirən. (You are not coming.)

Solutions to Exercise 2

1. Gəlmə! (Don’t come!)

2. Danışma! (Don’t speak!)

3. Gülmə! (Don’t laugh!)

4. Düşünmə! (Don’t think!)

5. Yazma! (Don’t write!)

Solutions to Exercise 3

1. Sən işləmirən? (Have you not worked?)

2. O, gəlmir? (Is he not coming?)

3. Biz evdə deyilik? (Are we not at home?)

4. Siz kitab oxumursunuz? (Are you not reading a book?)

5. Onlar məktəbdə deyilmi? (Are they not at school?)

With practice, you'll become more confident in using negation in North Azerbaijani. Remember to listen to native speakers and try to engage in conversations that require you to use these structures. The more you practice, the more natural it will feel!

Table of Contents - North Azerbaijani Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• North Azerbaijani Alphabet
• Basic Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Nouns
• Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Questions and Negation

• Asking Questions
• Negation

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North Azerbaijani Culture

• Traditions and Celebrations
• Food and Cuisine

Other Lessons

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

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