Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Negation
Hi Central Pashto learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Central Pashto. Negation is an important part of any language, and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly in order to communicate effectively.
Negation is the process of making a statement or phrase negative. In Central Pashto, there are two main ways to make a statement negative: by using the negative particle na and by using the negative verb form.
Negative Particle na
The negative particle na is used to make a statement negative. It is placed after the verb in a sentence. For example:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| زه نه دی | za na di | He does not |
| زه نه شوم | za na shom | I do not |
| زه نه شوی | za na shwi | You do not |
| زه نه شوند | za na shwand | They do not |
It is important to note that the negative particle na is not used with the verb to be. To make a statement negative with the verb to be, you must use the negative verb form.
Negative Verb Form
The negative verb form is used to make a statement negative with the verb to be. It is formed by adding the suffix -na to the verb. For example:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| زه ناست | za nast | He is not |
| زه ناسی | za naswi | I am not |
| زه ناسید | za naswid | You are not |
| زه ناسند | za naswand | They are not |
It is important to note that the negative verb form is only used with the verb to be. To make a statement negative with other verbs, you must use the negative particle na.
Practice
To improve your Central Pashto Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Here are some examples of sentences using negation in Central Pashto:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| زه نه دی واردیشی | za na di wārdiši | He does not enter |
| زه ناسی بله | za naswi bale | I am not a boy |
| زه نه شوی بیشتر | za na shwi bištar | You do not understand more |
| زه نه شوند باشند | za na shwand bāšand | They do not stay |
Now it's your turn! Try making your own sentences using negation in Central Pashto.
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