Language/Hindi/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Hindi. Negation is a very 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 Hindi, as well as some examples of how to use them. So let's get started!
Negation in Hindi
Negation in Hindi is expressed using the words नहीं (nahī̃) and मत (mat). These two words are used to express the idea of "not" or "no".
The word नहीं (nahī̃) is used to express a negative statement, while the word मत (mat) is used to express a negative command. For example:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| मैं नहीं खाऊंगा | maĩ nahī̃ khā̃ū̃gā | I won't eat |
| मुझे मत करो | muje mat karo | Don't do it |
The word नहीं (nahī̃) can also be used to express a negative question. For example:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| तुम नहीं जाओगे? | tum nahī̃ jāogē? | Won't you go? |
| तुम मत करोगे? | tum mat karogē? | Won't you do it? |
It is important to note that the word नहीं (nahī̃) is always placed after the verb or auxiliary verb in a sentence. For example:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| मैं खाना नहीं खाऊंगा | maĩ khānā nahī̃ khā̃ū̃gā | I won't eat food |
| मुझे काम नहीं करोगा | muje kām nahī̃ karogā | I won't do the work |
It is also important to note that the word मत (mat) is always placed before the verb or auxiliary verb in a sentence. For example:
| Hindi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| मुझे मत खाना खाओ | muje mat khānā khāo | Don't eat food |
| मुझे मत काम करो | muje mat kām karo | Don't do the work |
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at how to express negation in Hindi. We have seen that the words नहीं (nahī̃) and मत (mat) are used to express the idea of "not" or "no". We have also seen that the word नहीं (nahī̃) is always placed after the verb or auxiliary verb in a sentence, while the word मत (mat) is always placed before the verb or auxiliary verb in a sentence.
Now that you have a better understanding of how to use negation in Hindi, why not try using it in your conversations with native speakers? Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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