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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/gujarati Gujarati] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will | |||
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/gujarati Gujarati] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be delving into the topic of negation in the Gujarati language. Understanding this topic is crucial in developing a strong foundation in the language. Let's get started! | |||
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==Negation | == Negation == | ||
For example: | In the Gujarati language, negation is expressed by adding the word "નહીં" (nahi) before the verb. For example: | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| હું ગુજરાતી બોલતો નથીં || Huṁ Gujarati boltō nathi || I don't speak Gujarati | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | મારી પાસે પૈસા નથીં || Mārī pāsē paisā nathi || I don't have money | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | તેને શક નથીં હતો || Tēnē śaka nathi hato || He/she couldn't do it | ||
|} | |} | ||
In negative sentences, the word order is the same as in affirmative sentences. | |||
== Negation with Infinitives == | |||
When negating infinitives, the word "નહીં" is placed after the infinitive. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| વિસ્તાર કરવું નથીં || Vistāra karvum nathi || I don't want to expand | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | સમજાવવું નથીં || Samajāvavum nathi || I don't want to explain | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | કામ કરવું નથીં || Kām karvum nathi || I don't want to work | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Negation with Perfect Tense == | |||
When negating perfect tense, the word "નથીં" is placed after the past participle. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| હું ચાય પીવ્યો નથીં || Huṁ chāy pīvyō nathi || I haven't drunk tea | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | તેંને પુસ્તક વાંચી નથીં હતી || Tēnnē pustak vān̄cī nathi hatī || He/she hasn't read the book | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | હું ટીવી જોઈ નથીં || Huṁ ṭīvī jō'ī nathi || I haven't watched TV | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Negation with Modal Verbs == | |||
Negation with modal verbs is also achieved using the word "નથીં" after the modal verb. | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Gujarati !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| હું કોઈને જબરજસ્તી કરવી નથીં હતો || Huṁ kō'īnē jabarajastī karvī nathi hato || I couldn't force anyone | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| | | તેને તમારી મદદ કરવી જરૂરી નથીં હતી || Tēnē tamārī madad karvī jarūrī nathi hatī || He/she didn't need your help | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Examples in Context == | |||
To better understand negation, let's see it used in a dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: તમે ક્યારેય વિશ્વાસ કરતા નથીં. (Tame kyārēya viśvās karatā nathi.) (You never believe me.) | |||
* Person 2: ના, હું તો થોડો થોડો વિશ્વાસ કરું છું. (Nā, huṁ tō thōḍō thōḍō viśvās karuṁ chuṁ.) (No, I believe you a little bit at a time.) | |||
==Conclusion== | == Conclusion == | ||
Negation is a fundamental aspect of the Gujarati language, and mastering it is essential in developing fluency. We hope that this lesson has provided you with the necessary knowledge to properly use negation in your conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect! Don't be afraid to utilize the resources available to you, such as [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club]. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=51 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/gujarati/question questions] you may have! | |||
<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. 😎 | <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. 😎 | ||
== Sources == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarati_language Gujarati language] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gujarati_grammar Gujarati grammar] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammatical_conjugation Grammatical conjugation] | |||
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Gujarati Grammar - Negation
Hi Gujarati learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be delving into the topic of negation in the Gujarati language. Understanding this topic is crucial in developing a strong foundation in the language. Let's get started!
Negation
In the Gujarati language, negation is expressed by adding the word "નહીં" (nahi) before the verb. For example:
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| હું ગુજરાતી બોલતો નથીં | Huṁ Gujarati boltō nathi | I don't speak Gujarati |
| મારી પાસે પૈસા નથીં | Mārī pāsē paisā nathi | I don't have money |
| તેને શક નથીં હતો | Tēnē śaka nathi hato | He/she couldn't do it |
In negative sentences, the word order is the same as in affirmative sentences.
Negation with Infinitives
When negating infinitives, the word "નહીં" is placed after the infinitive.
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| વિસ્તાર કરવું નથીં | Vistāra karvum nathi | I don't want to expand |
| સમજાવવું નથીં | Samajāvavum nathi | I don't want to explain |
| કામ કરવું નથીં | Kām karvum nathi | I don't want to work |
Negation with Perfect Tense
When negating perfect tense, the word "નથીં" is placed after the past participle.
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| હું ચાય પીવ્યો નથીં | Huṁ chāy pīvyō nathi | I haven't drunk tea |
| તેંને પુસ્તક વાંચી નથીં હતી | Tēnnē pustak vān̄cī nathi hatī | He/she hasn't read the book |
| હું ટીવી જોઈ નથીં | Huṁ ṭīvī jō'ī nathi | I haven't watched TV |
Negation with Modal Verbs
Negation with modal verbs is also achieved using the word "નથીં" after the modal verb.
| Gujarati | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| હું કોઈને જબરજસ્તી કરવી નથીં હતો | Huṁ kō'īnē jabarajastī karvī nathi hato | I couldn't force anyone |
| તેને તમારી મદદ કરવી જરૂરી નથીં હતી | Tēnē tamārī madad karvī jarūrī nathi hatī | He/she didn't need your help |
Examples in Context
To better understand negation, let's see it used in a dialogue:
- Person 1: તમે ક્યારેય વિશ્વાસ કરતા નથીં. (Tame kyārēya viśvās karatā nathi.) (You never believe me.)
- Person 2: ના, હું તો થોડો થોડો વિશ્વાસ કરું છું. (Nā, huṁ tō thōḍō thōḍō viśvās karuṁ chuṁ.) (No, I believe you a little bit at a time.)
Conclusion
Negation is a fundamental aspect of the Gujarati language, and mastering it is essential in developing fluency. We hope that this lesson has provided you with the necessary knowledge to properly use negation in your conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect! Don't be afraid to utilize the resources available to you, such as Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have!
➡ 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. 😎
Sources