Language/Polish/Grammar/Negation
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Negation is an important part of any language, and Polish is no exception. In this lesson, we will learn how to use negation in Polish. We will look at the different ways to express negation, as well as some examples of how to use them in sentences. Let's get started!
Basics of Negation
Negation in Polish is expressed using the word nie. This word can be used in a variety of ways, depending on the context. It can be used to negate verbs, adjectives, nouns, and adverbs.
Verbs
When negating verbs, nie is placed before the verb. For example:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nie jem | nye yem | I don't eat |
| Nie piję | nye pee-yeh | I don't drink |
| Nie mówię | nye moo-vyeh | I don't speak |
| Nie lubię | nye loo-byeh | I don't like |
Adjectives
When negating adjectives, nie is placed before the adjective. For example:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nie wysoki | nye vee-soh-kee | Not tall |
| Nie szybki | nye shihp-kee | Not fast |
| Nie ciepły | nye chyep-wih | Not warm |
| Nie zimny | nye zeem-nih | Not cold |
Nouns
When negating nouns, nie is placed before the noun. For example:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nie kot | nye koht | Not a cat |
| Nie pies | nye pees | Not a dog |
| Nie samochód | nye sah-moh-hoot | Not a car |
| Nie dom | nye dohm | Not a house |
Adverbs
When negating adverbs, nie is placed before the adverb. For example:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nie szybko | nye shihp-koh | Not quickly |
| Nie wolno | nye voh-loh-noh | Not slowly |
| Nie głośno | nye gwoh-shnoh | Not loudly |
| Nie cicho | nye chee-hoh | Not quietly |
Examples
Now that we have seen the basics of negation in Polish, let's look at some examples of how to use it in sentences.
| Polish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Nie lubię tego | nye loo-byeh teh-goh | I don't like this |
| Nie mam czasu | nye mahm chah-soo | I don't have time |
| Nie jestem zadowolony | nye yest-ehm zah-doh-voh-loh-nih | I'm not satisfied |
| Nie mówię po polsku | nye moo-vyeh poh pohl-skoo | I don't speak Polish |
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use negation in Polish. We have seen the different ways to express negation, as well as some examples of how to use them in sentences.
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