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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the formation of questions and negations in Assamese. These are essential aspects of the language that allow us to seek information and express negation. By mastering the art of asking questions and creating negative sentences, you will gain a deeper understanding of Assamese sentence structure and improve your overall fluency in the language.

Throughout this lesson, we will provide comprehensive explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to help you grasp these concepts effectively. We will also explore the cultural aspects related to questions and negations in Assamese, giving you valuable insights into the language and its usage in real-life situations. Let's dive into the fascinating world of questions and negations in Assamese!

Forming Questions in Assamese[edit | edit source]

Asking questions is an important skill in any language. In Assamese, questions are formed by changing the word order or adding question words to the sentence. Let's explore the different ways to form questions in Assamese:

Word Order Questions[edit | edit source]

One way to form a question in Assamese is by changing the word order of a sentence. In a typical Assamese sentence, the order is subject-verb-object (SVO). However, in a question, the order changes to verb-subject-object (VSO). Let's look at an example:

Normal sentence: মই আহিলোঁ। (moi ahilu) - I came.
Question: আহিলোঁ মই? (ahilu moi?) - Did I come?

In the question, the verb "আহিলোঁ" (ahilu) comes before the subject "মই" (moi), indicating that it is a question.

Question Words[edit | edit source]

Another way to form questions in Assamese is by using question words. These words are placed at the beginning of the sentence to indicate that it is a question. Here are some common question words in Assamese:

কি (ki) - What
কেনেকৈ (kenekoi) - How
কখন (kokhon) - When
কেতিয়া (ketiya) - How many
কোন (kon) - Which/Who
কে (ke) - Who
কেনে (kene) - Why
কেনেকৈলৈ (kenekoi loi) - Where

Let's see some examples of questions using these question words:

কি হৈছে? (ki hoihse?) - What happened?
কেনেকৈ পাহৰিছে? (kenekoi pahorise?) - How did you come?
কখন কাৰ্যক্ৰম হৈছে? (kokhon karjokrom hoihse?) - When is the program?
কেতিয়া খাব পাৰিছে? (ketiya khab parise?) - How many have you eaten?
কোন ভাষা কথা কৰিছে? (kon bhasha kotha korise?) - Which language are you speaking?
কে আসিলে? (ke asile?) - Who came?
কেনে এই কাম কৰিছে? (kene ei kam korise?) - Why are you doing this?
কেনেকৈলৈ গোলঘৰলৈ যাব? (kenekoi loi golghorloi jab?) - Where will you go?

By using these question words, you can easily form questions in Assamese and engage in meaningful conversations.

Polite Questions[edit | edit source]

In Assamese, it is common to add the word "বন্ধু" (bondhu) meaning "friend" at the end of a question to make it more polite. This is similar to using "please" in English. Let's see an example:

আপুনি খাব নেওঁক? (apuni khab neok?) - Will you eat?
আপুনি খাব নেওঁক বন্ধু? (apuni khab neok bondhu?) - Will you eat, please?

Adding "বন্ধু" (bondhu) at the end of the question conveys politeness and respect in Assamese culture.

Negating Sentences in Assamese[edit | edit source]

Negating sentences is a crucial aspect of communication in any language. In Assamese, negation is achieved by adding specific words or particles to the sentence. Let's explore some common ways to create negations in Assamese:

Using "নহওঁ" (nahon)[edit | edit source]

The most common way to negate a sentence in Assamese is by adding the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) before the verb. Let's look at an example:

Positive sentence: মই আহিলোঁ। (moi ahilu) - I came.
Negative sentence: মই নহওঁ আহিলোঁ। (moi nahon ahilu) - I didn't come.

In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is added before the verb "আহিলোঁ" (ahilu) to indicate negation.

Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) with Question Words[edit | edit source]

When negating a sentence with question words, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before the question word. Let's see an example:

Positive sentence: তুমি কাল আসিলে? (tumi kal asile?) - Did you come yesterday?
Negative sentence: তুমি নহওঁ কাল আসিলে? (tumi nahon kal asile?) - Didn't you come yesterday?

In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before the question word "কাল" (kal) to indicate negation.

Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) with "কেতিয়া" (ketiya)[edit | edit source]

To indicate negation with the question word "কেতিয়া" (ketiya) meaning "how many," the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before "কেতিয়া" (ketiya). Let's see an example:

Positive sentence: তুমি কেতিয়া খাব পাৰিছে? (tumi ketiya khab parise?) - How many have you eaten?
Negative sentence: তুমি নহওঁ কেতিয়া খাব পাৰিছে? (tumi nahon ketiya khab parise?) - How many haven't you eaten?

In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before "কেতিয়া" (ketiya) to indicate negation.

Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) with "এটা" (eta) and "নেওঁ" (neon)[edit | edit source]

To negate sentences with the words "এটা" (eta) meaning "this" and "নেওঁ" (neon) meaning "take," the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before both words. Let's see an example:

Positive sentence: এটা নেওঁ। (eta neon) - Take this.
Negative sentence: এটা নহওঁ নেওঁ। (eta nahon neon) - Don't take this.

In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before both "এটা" (eta) and "নেওঁ" (neon) to indicate negation.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Assamese culture, asking questions is considered a way of showing interest and actively participating in conversations. People are generally curious and eager to learn more about others. Assamese people also use questions to express politeness and respect. Adding "বন্ধু" (bondhu) at the end of a question is a common practice to make it more polite and friendly.

Negation is used in Assamese to express disagreement or denial. When negating a sentence, it is important to maintain politeness and respect. Assamese people often use the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) to indicate negation, and it is considered polite to use this word when expressing disagreement or denial.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice what we have learned! Translate the following sentences into Assamese:

1. Did you eat? 2. Who came? 3. What are you doing? 4. How many books do you have? 5. Why are you late? 6. Don't go there. 7. Didn't you see him? 8. Take this book. 9. How did you come? 10. Where are you going?

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises:

1. তুমি খাব নেওঁক? (tumi khab neok?) 2. কে আসিলে? (ke asile?) 3. তুমি কি কৰিছে? (tumi ki korise?) 4. তুমি কেতিয়া কিতাপ আছে? (tumi ketiya kitap asse?) 5. তুমি কেনে বিলম্বিত হৈছে? (tumi kene bilambit hoihse?) 6. ওখানত নহওঁ যাওক। (okhant nahon jaok.) 7. তুমি নহওঁ তেওঁক দেখিছিলা? (tumi nahon tenok dekhilaa?) 8. এই কিতাপ নেওঁ। (ei kitap neon.) 9. তুমি কেনেকৈ আহিলে? (tumi kenekoi ahile?) 10. তুমি কেনেকৈলৈ যাওক? (tumi kenekoi loi jaok?)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have learned how to form questions and negations in Assamese. These skills will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and understand the language. Keep practicing and exploring the rich cultural aspects of Assamese to deepen your knowledge and appreciation for this beautiful language. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Assamese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Assamese Script

Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Pronouns

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Assamese Festivals and Traditions

Sources[edit | edit source]

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-Assamese is one of the oldest languages of India that is spoken as a native language by more than 15 million people. In this lesson, we will cover forming questions and negations in Assamese. You will learn the use of question words and adding negation to sentences.
+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will explore the formation of questions and negations in Assamese. These are essential aspects of the language that allow us to seek information and express negation. By mastering the art of asking questions and creating negative sentences, you will gain a deeper understanding of Assamese sentence structure and improve your overall fluency in the language.
+Throughout this lesson, we will provide comprehensive explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to help you grasp these concepts effectively. We will also explore the cultural aspects related to questions and negations in Assamese, giving you valuable insights into the language and its usage in real-life situations. Let's dive into the fascinating world of questions and negations in Assamese!
+== Forming Questions in Assamese ==
+Asking questions is an important skill in any language. In Assamese, questions are formed by changing the word order or adding question words to the sentence. Let's explore the different ways to form questions in Assamese:
+=== Word Order Questions ===
+One way to form a question in Assamese is by changing the word order of a sentence. In a typical Assamese sentence, the order is subject-verb-object (SVO). However, in a question, the order changes to verb-subject-object (VSO). Let's look at an example:
+* Normal sentence: মই আহিলোঁ। (moi ahilu) - I came.
+* Question: আহিলোঁ মই? (ahilu moi?) - Did I come?
+In the question, the verb "আহিলোঁ" (ahilu) comes before the subject "মই" (moi), indicating that it is a question.
+=== Question Words ===
+Another way to form questions in Assamese is by using question words. These words are placed at the beginning of the sentence to indicate that it is a question. Here are some common question words in Assamese:
+* কি (ki) - What
+* কেনেকৈ (kenekoi) - How
+* কখন (kokhon) - When
+* কেতিয়া (ketiya) - How many
+* কোন (kon) - Which/Who
+* কে (ke) - Who
+* কেনে (kene) - Why
+* কেনেকৈলৈ (kenekoi loi) - Where
+Let's see some examples of questions using these question words:
+* কি হৈছে? (ki hoihse?) - What happened?
+* কেনেকৈ পাহৰিছে? (kenekoi pahorise?) - How did you come?
+* কখন কাৰ্যক্ৰম হৈছে? (kokhon karjokrom hoihse?) - When is the program?
+* কেতিয়া খাব পাৰিছে? (ketiya khab parise?) - How many have you eaten?
+* কোন ভাষা কথা কৰিছে? (kon bhasha kotha korise?) - Which language are you speaking?
+* কে আসিলে? (ke asile?) - Who came?
+* কেনে এই কাম কৰিছে? (kene ei kam korise?) - Why are you doing this?
+* কেনেকৈলৈ গোলঘৰলৈ যাব? (kenekoi loi golghorloi jab?) - Where will you go?
+By using these question words, you can easily form questions in Assamese and engage in meaningful conversations.
+=== Polite Questions ===
+In Assamese, it is common to add the word "বন্ধু" (bondhu) meaning "friend" at the end of a question to make it more polite. This is similar to using "please" in English. Let's see an example:
+* আপুনি খাব নেওঁক? (apuni khab neok?) - Will you eat?
+* আপুনি খাব নেওঁক বন্ধু? (apuni khab neok bondhu?) - Will you eat, please?
+Adding "বন্ধু" (bondhu) at the end of the question conveys politeness and respect in Assamese culture.
+== Negating Sentences in Assamese ==
+Negating sentences is a crucial aspect of communication in any language. In Assamese, negation is achieved by adding specific words or particles to the sentence. Let's explore some common ways to create negations in Assamese:
+=== Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) ===
+The most common way to negate a sentence in Assamese is by adding the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) before the verb. Let's look at an example:
+* Positive sentence: মই আহিলোঁ। (moi ahilu) - I came.
+* Negative sentence: মই নহওঁ আহিলোঁ। (moi nahon ahilu) - I didn't come.
+In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is added before the verb "আহিলোঁ" (ahilu) to indicate negation.
+=== Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) with Question Words ===
+When negating a sentence with question words, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before the question word. Let's see an example:
+* Positive sentence: তুমি কাল আসিলে? (tumi kal asile?) - Did you come yesterday?
+* Negative sentence: তুমি নহওঁ কাল আসিলে? (tumi nahon kal asile?) - Didn't you come yesterday?
-== Basic Sentence Structure ==
+In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before the question word "কাল" (kal) to indicate negation.
-Before discussing questions and negations, let's review the basic sentence structure in Assamese. A basic sentence in Assamese has three parts: subject, verb, and object. The subject is the doer of the action, the verb is the action, and the object is what is affected by the action.
-Example:
+=== Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) with "কেতিয়া" (ketiya) ===
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+To indicate negation with the question word "কেতিয়া" (ketiya) meaning "how many," the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before "কেতিয়া" (ketiya). Let's see an example:
-|-
-|  মই  ||  moi  || I
-|-
-| খোৱা || khua || eat
-|-
-| যাওঁ || jaon || go
-|-
-|}
-I eat. (মই খোৱা।)
-I go. (মই যাওঁ।)
-== Questions ==
+* Positive sentence: তুমি কেতিয়া খাব পাৰিছে? (tumi ketiya khab parise?) - How many have you eaten?
-In Assamese, questions are formed by using question words or by changing the word order of a declarative sentence. Assamese has a few question words that are different from English.
+* Negative sentence: তুমি নহওঁ কেতিয়া খাব পাৰিছে? (tumi nahon ketiya khab parise?) - How many haven't you eaten?
-=== Using Question Words ===
+In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before "কেতিয়া" (ketiya) to indicate negation.
-Here are the question words in Assamese with their meanings and examples:
-* কি? (ki) - What?
+=== Using "নহওঁ" (nahon) with "এটা" (eta) and "নেওঁ" (neon) ===
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-|  তুমি কি খোৱা?  ||  tumi ki khua?  || What did you eat?
-|-
-|}
-* কোন? (kon) - Which?
+To negate sentences with the words "এটা" (eta) meaning "this" and "নেওঁ" (neon) meaning "take," the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before both words. Let's see an example:
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-|  কোন উপাহাৰ খইছিলা?  ||  kon upahar khaichila?  || Which snack did you eat?
-|-
-|}
-* কেনেকৈ? (kinekai) - How?
+* Positive sentence: এটা নেওঁ। (eta neon) - Take this.
-Example:
+* Negative sentence: এটা নহওঁ নেওঁ। (eta nahon neon) - Don't take this.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| তুমি কেনেকৈ যায়? || tumi kinekai jai? || How do you go?
-|-
-|}
-* কোনখন? (kon-kon) - When?
+In the negative sentence, the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) is placed before both "এটা" (eta) and "নেওঁ" (neon) to indicate negation.
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| তোমাৰ জন্মদিন কোনখন? || tomor jonmodin kon-kon? || When is your birthday?
-|-
-|}
-* কেনে? (kene) - Why?
+== Cultural Insights ==
-Example:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| তোমাৰ খুশিকে কেনে নাহলে? || tomar khushike kene naxole? || Why are you not happy?
-|-
-|}
-=== Changing Word Order ===
+In Assamese culture, asking questions is considered a way of showing interest and actively participating in conversations. People are generally curious and eager to learn more about others. Assamese people also use questions to express politeness and respect. Adding "বন্ধু" (bondhu) at the end of a question is a common practice to make it more polite and friendly.
-Another way to form questions in Assamese is by changing the word order of a declarative sentence. To form a question this way, change the verb-subject-object order to subject-verb-object order.
-Example:
+Negation is used in Assamese to express disagreement or denial. When negating a sentence, it is important to maintain politeness and respect. Assamese people often use the word "নহওঁ" (nahon) to indicate negation, and it is considered polite to use this word when expressing disagreement or denial.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| তুমি খোৱা ভাল লগে?  ||  Tumi khua val lage?  || Do you like to eat?
-|-
-|}
-Another form of this method is to add the particle -নে (-ne) after the verb.
+== Exercises ==
-Example:
+Now, let's practice what we have learned! Translate the following sentences into Assamese:
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| তুমি খোৱানে যাওঁ নে?  ||  Tumi khuanhe jaon ne?  || Do you go to eat?
-|-
-|}
-== Negations ==
+. Did you eat?
-Negation in Assamese is formed by adding the particle -নে (-ne) to the verb.
+. Who came?
+. What are you doing?
+. How many books do you have?
+. Why are you late?
+. Don't go there.
+. Didn't you see him?
+. Take this book.
+. How did you come?
+. Where are you going?
-Example:
+=== Solutions ===
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-|  আমি কোনখনও খোৱা নাহলো।  ||   Ami kon-kono khua naxalo.  || I did not eat anything.
-|-
-|}
-Another way to form negation is by using the word নহয় (nahoi) after the verb.
+Here are the solutions to the exercises:
-Example:
+. তুমি খাব নেওঁক? (tumi khab neok?)
-{| class="wikitable"
+. কে আসিলে? (ke asile?)
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+. তুমি কি কৰিছে? (tumi ki korise?)
-|-
+. তুমি কেতিয়া কিতাপ আছে? (tumi ketiya kitap asse?)
-|  মই তিনি জানি নহয়।  ||  Moi tini jani nahoi.  || I do not know him/her.
+. তুমি কেনে বিলম্বিত হৈছে? (tumi kene bilambit hoihse?)
-|-
+. ওখানত নহওঁ যাওক। (okhant nahon jaok.)
-|}
+. তুমি নহওঁ তেওঁক দেখিছিলা? (tumi nahon tenok dekhilaa?)
+. এই কিতাপ নেওঁ। (ei kitap neon.)
+. তুমি কেনেকৈ আহিলে? (tumi kenekoi ahile?)
+. তুমি কেনেকৈলৈ যাওক? (tumi kenekoi loi jaok?)
 == Conclusion ==
-Questions and negations are essential components of any language, and it is no different in Assamese. By using question words and changing word order, you can form questions in Assamese. Negation is formed by adding the particle -নে (-ne) or using the word নহয় (nahoi) after the verb.
-Now that you have learned how to form questions and negations in Assamese, you can practice by making your own sentences. As you progress in your studies, you will learn more complex sentence structures and their uses in Assamese.
+Congratulations! You have learned how to form questions and negations in Assamese. These skills will greatly enhance your ability to communicate and understand the language. Keep practicing and exploring the rich cultural aspects of Assamese to deepen your knowledge and appreciation for this beautiful language. Happy learning!
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+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form questions and negations in Assamese, including the use of question words and negation particles. The lesson also explores the cultural aspects related to questions and negations in Assamese.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assamese_language Assamese language - Wikipedia]
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-==Sources==
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assamese_language Assamese language - Wikipedia]
-* [http://learn101.org/assamese_grammar.php Assamese Grammar | LEARN101.ORG]
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