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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/latin Latin] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the basics of negation in Latin. Negation is an important part of any language, and Latin is no exception. We will look at how to form negative sentences, as well as some common phrases and expressions that use negation. So let's get started! __TOC__ | ||
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== | == Basics of Negation == | ||
Negation in Latin is quite simple. To make a sentence negative, all you need to do is add the word ''non'' before the verb. For example: | |||
* ''Ego ambulo'' (I walk) | |||
* ''Ego non ambulo'' (I do not walk) | |||
You can also use ''non'' with adjectives and adverbs. For example: | |||
* ''Ego sum bonus'' (I am good) | |||
* ''Ego non sum bonus'' (I am not good) | |||
== | * ''Ego ambulo celeriter'' (I walk quickly) | ||
Here are some examples of | * ''Ego non ambulo celeriter'' (I do not walk quickly) | ||
== Common Negation Phrases == | |||
In addition to the basic negation structure, there are some common phrases and expressions that use negation. Here are some examples: | |||
* ''Non est verum'' (It is not true) | |||
* ''Non est necessarium'' (It is not necessary) | |||
* ''Non est possibile'' (It is not possible) | |||
* ''Non est certum'' (It is not certain) | |||
* ''Non est dubium'' (It is not doubtful) | |||
== Practice == | |||
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Here is a table of some Latin phrases and their English translations. Try to make them negative using the word ''non''. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! | ! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ego ambulo || eh-goh ahm-boo-loh || I walk | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ego sum bonus || eh-goh soom boh-noos || I am good | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ego ambulo celeriter || eh-goh ahm-boo-loh cheh-leh-ree-tehr || I walk quickly | ||
|- | |||
| Est verum || ehst veh-room || It is true | |||
|- | |||
| Est necessarium || ehst neh-sehss-ah-ree-oom || It is necessary | |||
|- | |||
| Est possibile || ehst pohs-see-bee-leh || It is possible | |||
|- | |||
| Est certum || ehst chehr-toom || It is certain | |||
|- | |||
| Est dubium || ehst doo-bee-oom || It is doubtful | |||
|} | |} | ||
Answers: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! Latin !! Pronunciation !! English Translation | |||
|- | |||
| Ego non ambulo || eh-goh non ahm-boo-loh || I do not walk | |||
|- | |||
| Ego non sum bonus || eh-goh non soom boh-noos || I am not good | |||
|- | |||
| Ego non ambulo celeriter || eh-goh non ahm-boo-loh cheh-leh-ree-tehr || I do not walk quickly | |||
|- | |||
| Non est verum || non ehst veh-room || It is not true | |||
|- | |||
| Non est necessarium || non ehst neh-sehss-ah-ree-oom || It is not necessary | |||
|- | |||
| Non est possibile || non ehst pohs-see-bee-leh || It is not possible | |||
|- | |||
| Non est certum || non ehst chehr-toom || It is not certain | |||
|- | |||
| Non est dubium || non ehst doo-bee-oom || It is not doubtful | |||
|} | |||
That's it for this lesson on Latin negation. We hope you found it useful! <hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | |||
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==Videos== | |||
===Latin for Beginners Lesson 15: Negation in Latin=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Ye-IoXGZM</youtube> |
Revision as of 22:59, 25 February 2023
Hi Latin learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the basics of negation in Latin. Negation is an important part of any language, and Latin is no exception. We will look at how to form negative sentences, as well as some common phrases and expressions that use negation. So let's get started!
Basics of Negation
Negation in Latin is quite simple. To make a sentence negative, all you need to do is add the word non before the verb. For example:
- Ego ambulo (I walk)
- Ego non ambulo (I do not walk)
You can also use non with adjectives and adverbs. For example:
- Ego sum bonus (I am good)
- Ego non sum bonus (I am not good)
- Ego ambulo celeriter (I walk quickly)
- Ego non ambulo celeriter (I do not walk quickly)
Common Negation Phrases
In addition to the basic negation structure, there are some common phrases and expressions that use negation. Here are some examples:
- Non est verum (It is not true)
- Non est necessarium (It is not necessary)
- Non est possibile (It is not possible)
- Non est certum (It is not certain)
- Non est dubium (It is not doubtful)
Practice
To improve your Latin Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Here is a table of some Latin phrases and their English translations. Try to make them negative using the word non.
Latin | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
Ego ambulo | eh-goh ahm-boo-loh | I walk |
Ego sum bonus | eh-goh soom boh-noos | I am good |
Ego ambulo celeriter | eh-goh ahm-boo-loh cheh-leh-ree-tehr | I walk quickly |
Est verum | ehst veh-room | It is true |
Est necessarium | ehst neh-sehss-ah-ree-oom | It is necessary |
Est possibile | ehst pohs-see-bee-leh | It is possible |
Est certum | ehst chehr-toom | It is certain |
Est dubium | ehst doo-bee-oom | It is doubtful |
Answers:
Latin | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
Ego non ambulo | eh-goh non ahm-boo-loh | I do not walk |
Ego non sum bonus | eh-goh non soom boh-noos | I am not good |
Ego non ambulo celeriter | eh-goh non ahm-boo-loh cheh-leh-ree-tehr | I do not walk quickly |
Non est verum | non ehst veh-room | It is not true |
Non est necessarium | non ehst neh-sehss-ah-ree-oom | It is not necessary |
Non est possibile | non ehst pohs-see-bee-leh | It is not possible |
Non est certum | non ehst chehr-toom | It is not certain |
Non est dubium | non ehst doo-bee-oom | It is not doubtful |
That's it for this lesson on Latin negation. We hope you found it useful!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎