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Revision as of 23:00, 21 February 2023
Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Cebuano. 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 Cebuano, as well as some examples of how to use them.
Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Cebuano, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word dili, which means "not". For example, if you wanted to say "I do not like it", you would say Ako dili gusto niini. Another way to express negation is to use the word wala, which means "none" or "nothing". For example, if you wanted to say "I have nothing", you would say Ako wala.
You can also use the word dili with other words to express more specific types of negation. For example, if you wanted to say "I do not understand", you would say Ako dili maunawa. You can also use the word dili with adjectives to express that something is not true. For example, if you wanted to say "That is not true", you would say Dili totoo ni.
It is also possible to use double negatives in Cebuano. This is done by using the word dili twice in a sentence. For example, if you wanted to say "I do not have nothing", you would say Ako dili wala. Double negatives are often used for emphasis, but they should be used sparingly as they can be confusing.
Here are some examples of how to use negation in Cebuano:
| Cebuano | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ako dili gusto niini | Ah-koh dee-lee goos-toh nee-nee | I do not like it |
| Ako wala | Ah-koh wah-lah | I have nothing |
| Ako dili maunawa | Ah-koh dee-lee mah-oo-nah-wah | I do not understand |
| Dili totoo ni | Dee-lee toh-toh nee | That is not true |
| Ako dili wala | Ah-koh dee-lee wah-lah | I do not have nothing |
As you can see, negation is an important part of Cebuano grammar. It is important to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively. With practice and patience, you will be able to master the basics of negation in Cebuano.
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