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Revision as of 22:50, 25 February 2023
Hi Sanskrit learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Sanskrit. Negation is a very important part of any language, and it is no different in Sanskrit. We will look at how to form negative sentences, as well as some common expressions used to express negation.
Negation in Sanskrit is formed by adding the suffix न् (na) to the verb. For example, the verb कर्म (karma) means "to do". To make it negative, we add the suffix न् (na), so it becomes कर्मन् (karmaṇ). This new word now means "not to do".
The same suffix can be added to nouns and adjectives to make them negative. For example, the noun सुख (sukha) means "happiness". To make it negative, we add the suffix न् (na), so it becomes सुखन् (sukhaṇ). This new word now means "not happy".
The suffix न् (na) can also be used to form negative adverbs. For example, the adverb आत्मनेपद्यते (ātmanepadyate) means "selfishly". To make it negative, we add the suffix न् (na), so it becomes आत्मनेपद्यतेन् (ātmanepadyatena). This new word now means "not selfishly".
Here are some examples of negative sentences in Sanskrit:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| न कर्मः | na karmaḥ | He does not do |
| न सुखः | na sukhaḥ | He is not happy |
| न आत्मनेपद्यतेन् | na ātmanepadyatena | He does not act selfishly |
| न वाचः | na vācaḥ | He does not speak |
| न गच्छति | na gacchati | He does not go |
In Sanskrit, there are also some common expressions used to express negation. Here are some examples:
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| न अस्ति | na asti | It is not |
| न उपज्यते | na upajyate | It does not arise |
| न संभवति | na saṃbhavati | It is not possible |
| न सम्भवति | na sambhavati | It is not possible |
| न विद्यते | na vidyate | It does not exist |
Now that you know how to form negative sentences and use common expressions to express negation in Sanskrit, it's time to practice! Try making your own negative sentences and using the expressions above in your conversations.
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