Language/Northern-uzbek/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will be discussing the basics of negation in Northern Uzbek. We will look at how to form negative sentences, as well as some common expressions and phrases used to express negation.
Negation is an important part of any language, and Northern Uzbek is no exception. In Northern Uzbek, there are two main ways to express negation: using the negative particle "yo'q" or using the negative verb "bo'lmaydi".
Negative Particle
The negative particle "yo'q" is used to express a general negation. It is placed after the verb in a sentence and is usually followed by the subject. For example:
| Northern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Uyga yo'q | uy-ga yok | He isn't home |
| Uyga yo'qmi? | uy-ga yok-mi? | Is he not home? |
| Uyga yo'qman | uy-ga yok-man | I'm not home |
| Uyga yo'qmisan | uy-ga yok-mi-san? | Aren't you home? |
The negative particle can also be used to express a more emphatic negation. To do this, the particle is placed at the beginning of the sentence. For example:
| Northern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Yo'q, uyga | yok, uy-ga | No, he isn't home |
| Yo'qmi, uyga? | yok-mi, uy-ga? | Isn't he home? |
| Yo'qman, uyga | yok-man, uy-ga | No, I'm not home |
| Yo'qmisan, uyga? | yok-mi-san, uy-ga? | Aren't you home? |
Negative Verb
The negative verb "bo'lmaydi" is used to express a more specific negation. It is placed before the verb in a sentence and is usually followed by the subject. For example:
| Northern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Uyga bo'lmaydi | uy-ga bol-ma-ydi | He isn't home |
| Uyga bo'lmaydimi? | uy-ga bol-ma-ydi-mi? | Is he not home? |
| Uyga bo'lmaydiman | uy-ga bol-ma-ydi-man | I'm not home |
| Uyga bo'lmaydimisan | uy-ga bol-ma-ydi-mi-san? | Aren't you home? |
The negative verb can also be used to express a more emphatic negation. To do this, the verb is placed at the beginning of the sentence. For example:
| Northern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Bo'lmaydi, uyga | bol-ma-ydi, uy-ga | No, he isn't home |
| Bo'lmaydimi, uyga? | bol-ma-ydi-mi, uy-ga? | Isn't he home? |
| Bo'lmaydiman, uyga | bol-ma-ydi-man, uy-ga | No, I'm not home |
| Bo'lmaydimisan, uyga? | bol-ma-ydi-mi-san, uy-ga? | Aren't you home? |
Common Expressions
In addition to the negative particle and verb, there are also some common expressions used to express negation in Northern Uzbek. Here are some examples:
| Northern Uzbek | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Yo'q | yok | No |
| Yo'q-da | yok-da | Not at all |
| Yo'q-ki | yok-ki | No way |
| Yo'q-da-ki | yok-da-ki | Absolutely not |
Practice
Now that you know the basics of negation in Northern Uzbek, it's time to practice! Try making your own sentences using the negative particle and verb, as well as the common expressions. To improve your Northern Uzbek Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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