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* [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Possession|Possession]] | |||
* [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]] | |||
* [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] | |||
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Revision as of 22:50, 25 February 2023
Hi Assamese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Assamese. Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. It is an important part of any language and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively.
Negation in Assamese
Negation in Assamese is expressed using the particle na (ন). This particle is placed after the verb or adjective that is being negated. For example:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| আমি গাছ খেতে না | Àmi gàch kheté nà | I don't cut trees |
| আমি খুব সুন্দর না | Àmi khub sundar nà | I'm not very beautiful |
| আমি এখন যাওয়া না | Àmi ékhon jàwà nà | I'm not going now |
| আমি আমার বন্ধুর সাথে খেলতে না | Àmi àmar bôndhur sàthe khelté nà | I don't play with my friends |
It is important to note that the particle na (ন) is always placed after the verb or adjective that is being negated. It cannot be placed before the verb or adjective. For example:
| Incorrect | Correct |
|---|---|
| আমি না গাছ খেতে | আমি গাছ খেতে না |
| আমি না খুব সুন্দর | আমি খুব সুন্দর না |
| আমি না এখন যাওয়া | আমি এখন যাওয়া না |
| আমি না আমার বন্ধুর সাথে খেলতে | আমি আমার বন্ধুর সাথে খেলতে না |
It is also important to note that the particle na (ন) is not used when the verb or adjective is in the negative form already. For example:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| আমি গাছ খেতে নাই | Àmi gàch kheté nài | I don't cut trees |
| আমি খুব সুন্দর নাই | Àmi khub sundar nài | I'm not very beautiful |
| আমি এখন যাওয়া নাই | Àmi ékhon jàwà nài | I'm not going now |
| আমি আমার বন্ধুর সাথে খেলতে নাই | Àmi àmar bôndhur sàthe khelté nài | I don't play with my friends |
In addition to the particle na (ন), there are other ways to express negation in Assamese. For example, the particle naa (না) can be used to express strong negation. The particle naa (না) is placed before the verb or adjective that is being negated. For example:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| আমি গাছ খেতে নাও | Àmi gàch kheté nào | I definitely don't cut trees |
| আমি খুব সুন্দর নাও | Àmi khub sundar nào | I'm definitely not very beautiful |
| আমি এখন যাওয়া নাও | Àmi ékhon jàwà nào | I definitely won't go now |
| আমি আমার বন্ধুর সাথে খেলতে নাও | Àmi àmar bôndhur sàthe khelté nào | I definitely don't play with my friends |
The particle naa (না) is used to express strong negation and is usually used in response to a question. For example:
Q: আপনি গাছ খেতে হবেন? (Àpni gàch kheté hôbén?)
A: নাও, আমি গাছ খেতে নাও। (Nào, Àmi gàch kheté nào.)
Q: আপনি এখন যাওয়া হবেন? (Àpni ékhon jàwà hôbén?)
A: নাও, আমি এখন যাওয়া নাও। (Nào, Àmi ékhon jàwà nào.)
Finally, it is important to note that the particle na (ন) can also be used to express a wish or desire. For example:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| আমি গাছ খেতে নাই | Àmi gàch kheté nài | I wish I didn't cut trees |
| আমি খুব সুন্দর নাই | Àmi khub sundar nài | I wish I wasn't so beautiful |
| আমি এখন যাওয়া নাই | Àmi ékhon jàwà nài | I wish I wasn't going now |
| আমি আমার বন্ধুর সাথে খেলতে নাই | Àmi àmar bôndhur sàthe khelté nài | I wish I didn't play with my friends |
In conclusion, negation in Assamese is expressed using the particle na (ন). This particle is placed after the verb or adjective that is being negated. The particle naa (না) can also be used to express strong negation and is usually used in response to a question. Finally, the particle na (ন) can also be used to express a wish or desire.
Practice
To improve your Assamese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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