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Galician Grammar - Negation

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In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Galician. We will look at the different ways to express negation in Galician and how to use them correctly. We will also look at some examples of negation in action. So let's get started!

Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Galician, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the word "non" (pronounced /ˈnɔn/). This word can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, nouns, and other parts of speech. For example:

• Non quero ir. (I don't want to go.)
• Non é verdade. (It's not true.)
• Non é un bo libro. (It's not a good book.)

Another way to express negation in Galician is to use the word "ningún" (pronounced /ˈniŋɡun/). This word is used to negate nouns and can be translated as "no" or "none". For example:

• Non hai ningún problema. (There is no problem.)
• Non hai ningún libro aquí. (There is no book here.)

You can also use the phrase "non hai" (pronounced /ˈnɔn ˈai/) to express negation. This phrase is used to negate verbs and can be translated as "there is not" or "there are not". For example:

• Non hai xente aquí. (There is not people here.)
• Non hai tempo para facer iso. (There is not time to do that.)

Finally, you can use the phrase "non é" (pronounced /ˈnɔn ˈe/) to express negation. This phrase is used to negate adjectives and can be translated as "it is not" or "they are not". For example:

• Non é fácil. (It is not easy.)
• Non son felices. (They are not happy.)

Now that you know the different ways to express negation in Galician, let's look at some examples of negation in action.

Examples

Galician	Pronunciation	English Translation
Non quero falar.	/ˈnɔn ˈkeɾo ˈfalar/	I don't want to talk.
Non é certo.	/ˈnɔn ˈe ˈserˈto/	It's not right.
Non hai nada aquí.	/ˈnɔn ˈai ˈnaða ˈaki/	There is nothing here.
Non hai tempo.	/ˈnɔn ˈai ˈtempo/	There is no time.
Non é bo.	/ˈnɔn ˈe ˈbo/	It's not good.

As you can see, negation in Galician is quite simple. With a little practice, you'll be able to use it correctly in no time!

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