Language/Javanese/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Javanese. 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 Javanese, as well as some examples of how to use them. So let's get started!
Negation in Javanese
Negation in Javanese is expressed using a variety of words and phrases. The most common way to express negation is by using the word ora (pronounced [ˈɔra], IPA: /ˈɔra/). This word can be used to negate both verbs and adjectives. For example:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ora nulis | [ˈɔra ˈnulis] | I don't write |
| ora gedhe | [ˈɔra ˈgedhe] | It's not big |
| ora bener | [ˈɔra ˈbener] | It's not correct |
Another way to express negation is by using the phrase ora iso (pronounced [ˈɔra ˈiso], IPA: /ˈɔra ˈiso/). This phrase is used to negate verbs and adjectives, but it is more formal than the word ora. For example:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ora iso nulis | [ˈɔra ˈiso ˈnulis] | I don't write |
| ora iso gedhe | [ˈɔra ˈiso ˈgedhe] | It's not big |
| ora iso bener | [ˈɔra ˈiso ˈbener] | It's not correct |
The phrase ora kepengin (pronounced [ˈɔra ˈkepengin], IPA: /ˈɔra ˈkepengin/) is also used to express negation, but it is used to negate nouns and pronouns. For example:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ora kepengin kanggo nulis | [ˈɔra ˈkepengin ˈkanggo ˈnulis] | I don't want to write |
| ora kepengin kanggo gedhe | [ˈɔra ˈkepengin ˈkanggo ˈgedhe] | I don't want it to be big |
| ora kepengin kanggo bener | [ˈɔra ˈkepengin ˈkanggo ˈbener] | I don't want it to be correct |
Finally, the phrase ora pengin (pronounced [ˈɔra ˈpengin], IPA: /ˈɔra ˈpengin/) is used to express a strong negative sentiment. It is used to negate verbs, adjectives, and nouns. For example:
| Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ora pengin nulis | [ˈɔra ˈpengin ˈnulis] | I don't want to write |
| ora pengin gedhe | [ˈɔra ˈpengin ˈgedhe] | I don't want it to be big |
| ora pengin bener | [ˈɔra ˈpengin ˈbener] | I don't want it to be correct |
Practice
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