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<div class="pg_page_title">Fijian Grammar - Negation</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Fijian Grammar - Negation</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian Fijian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Fijian. 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 Fijian, as well as some examples of how to use them.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian Fijian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will study the negation in Fijian. This is an important topic in Fijian grammar, as it allows you to express negation or denial. We will begin by understanding the basics of Fijian negation and then gradually move on to more complex forms. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how negation works in Fijian.
 
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Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Fijian, there are several ways to express negation. The most common way is to use the particle ''se'' before the verb. For example:
== Basics of Negation ==


* ''Au se lako'' - I don't go
In Fijian, negation is formed either by adding the word "se" before the verb or by using the particle "ka sega ni" before the verb. For example:
* ''E se vakayagataka'' - He/she doesn't understand
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Au se lako || Ow seh lah-kaw || I am not going
|-
| Au ka sega ni lako || Ow kah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I am not going
|}


Another way to express negation is to use the particle ''sega''. This particle is used to express a stronger form of negation. For example:
As you can see from the table above, the same meaning of negation is expressed in Fijian in two different ways. The first form is more commonly used in spoken Fijian, while the second is used in formal or written Fijian.


* ''Au sega lako'' - I definitely don't go
== Complex Negation in Fijian ==
* ''E sega vakayagataka'' - He/she definitely doesn't understand


The particle ''sega ni'' is also used to express a stronger form of negation. For example:  
In Fijian, you can use several other words and phrases to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:


* ''Au sega ni lako'' - I absolutely don't go  
{| class="wikitable"
* ''E sega ni vakayagataka'' - He/she absolutely doesn't understand
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Au sa sega ni lako || Ow sah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I am not going
|-
| Au sa qai sega ni lako || Ow sah ngai seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I will not go
|-
| Au na sega ni lako || Ow nah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw || I did not go
|}


Finally, the particle ''sega sara'' is used to express the strongest form of negation. For example:
In the examples above, different words and particles are used to express negation. The word "sa" is often used to express incomplete or ongoing actions, while "qai" indicates something that will happen in the future. The particle "na" is used for past tense negation.


* ''Au sega sara lako'' - I definitely, absolutely don't go
== Examples in Dialogue ==
* ''E sega sara vakayagataka'' - He/she definitely, absolutely doesn't understand


It is important to note that the particles ''se'', ''sega'', ''sega ni'' and ''sega sara'' can all be used with nouns as well as verbs. For example:  
Let's see negation in action in a dialogue:


* ''E se dua'' - He/she doesn't have two
* Person 1: Au sega ni lako e na vale ni a wili tu cake me gu
* ''E sega dua'' - He/she definitely doesn't have two
* Person 2: A, caqali au sa vakarau ga
* ''E sega ni dua'' - He/she absolutely doesn't have two
* ''E sega sara dua'' - He/she definitely, absolutely doesn't have two


It is also important to note that the particles ''se'', ''sega'', ''sega ni'' and ''sega sara'' can all be used with adjectives as well as verbs and nouns. For example:  
Translation:


* ''E se vinaka'' - He/she isn't good
* Person 1: I did not go to the house where they built the new fence
* ''E sega vinaka'' - He/she definitely isn't good
* Person 2: Oh, I'm just arranging for things
* ''E sega ni vinaka'' - He/she absolutely isn't good
* ''E sega sara vinaka'' - He/she definitely, absolutely isn't good


Now that you know the basics of negation in Fijian, let's look at some examples of how to use them in sentences.


=== Examples ===
== How to Practice Negation in Fijian ==
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To practice negation in Fijian, try to form your own negative sentences using the different forms we have studied in this lesson. You can also find more exercises and examples in the [[Language/Fijian/Grammar|Fijian Grammar]] section of the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website.
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
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| Au se lako || Ah-oo seh lah-koh || I don't go
|-
| E sega lako || Eh seh-gah lah-koh || He/she definitely doesn't go
|-
| Au sega ni lako || Ah-oo seh-gah nee lah-koh || I absolutely don't go
|-
| E sega sara lako || Eh seh-gah sah-rah lah-koh || He/she definitely, absolutely doesn't go
|-
| E se dua || Eh seh doo-ah || He/she doesn't have two
|-
| E sega ni dua || Eh seh-gah nee doo-ah || He/she absolutely doesn't have two
|-
| E se vinaka || Eh seh vee-nah-kah || He/she isn't good
|-
| E sega sara vinaka || Eh seh-gah sah-rah vee-nah-kah || He/she definitely, absolutely isn't good
|}


As you can see, negation in Fijian is quite straightforward. With practice, you will be able to use these particles correctly and confidently in your conversations.
== Sources ==


➡ 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. 😎
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fijian_language Fijian language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fijian_grammar Fijian grammar]


<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. 😎


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
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* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
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* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
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* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
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* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]


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Fijian Grammar - Negation

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will study the negation in Fijian. This is an important topic in Fijian grammar, as it allows you to express negation or denial. We will begin by understanding the basics of Fijian negation and then gradually move on to more complex forms. By the end of this lesson, you will have a good understanding of how negation works in Fijian.

Basics of Negation

In Fijian, negation is formed either by adding the word "se" before the verb or by using the particle "ka sega ni" before the verb. For example:

Fijian Pronunciation English
Au se lako Ow seh lah-kaw I am not going
Au ka sega ni lako Ow kah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I am not going

As you can see from the table above, the same meaning of negation is expressed in Fijian in two different ways. The first form is more commonly used in spoken Fijian, while the second is used in formal or written Fijian.

Complex Negation in Fijian

In Fijian, you can use several other words and phrases to form negative sentences. Here are some examples:

Fijian Pronunciation English
Au sa sega ni lako Ow sah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I am not going
Au sa qai sega ni lako Ow sah ngai seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I will not go
Au na sega ni lako Ow nah seh-n-gah nee lah-kaw I did not go

In the examples above, different words and particles are used to express negation. The word "sa" is often used to express incomplete or ongoing actions, while "qai" indicates something that will happen in the future. The particle "na" is used for past tense negation.

Examples in Dialogue

Let's see negation in action in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Au sega ni lako e na vale ni a wili tu cake me gu
  • Person 2: A, caqali au sa vakarau ga

Translation:

  • Person 1: I did not go to the house where they built the new fence
  • Person 2: Oh, I'm just arranging for things


How to Practice Negation in Fijian

To practice negation in Fijian, try to form your own negative sentences using the different forms we have studied in this lesson. You can also find more exercises and examples in the Fijian Grammar section of the Polyglot Club website.

To improve your Fijian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

➡ 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. 😎


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