Language/Sindhi/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will learn about negation in the Sindhi language. Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. It is an important part of any language and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly.
Negation is expressed in Sindhi by adding the suffix -naa to the verb. This suffix changes the meaning of the verb from affirmative to negative. For example, the verb "to do" in Sindhi is karoon. To make it negative, we add the suffix -naa, so it becomes karoon-naa, which means "not to do".
The following table shows some examples of verbs in their affirmative and negative forms:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ฺฉุฑูู | karoon | to do |
| ฺฉุฑูู-ูุง | karoon-naa | not to do |
| ุณููู | sunoon | to hear |
| ุณููู-ูุง | sunoon-naa | not to hear |
| ุฌููุฏูู | jaindoon | to go |
| ุฌููุฏูู-ูุง | jaindoon-naa | not to go |
It is important to note that the suffix -naa is only used with verbs. It cannot be used with nouns or adjectives. For example, the word for "good" in Sindhi is acha. To make it negative, we cannot simply add the suffix -naa, as it would not make sense. Instead, we must use the word bada, which means "not good".
The following table shows some examples of nouns and adjectives in their affirmative and negative forms:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ุงฺุง | acha | good |
| ุจุฏุง | bada | not good |
| ูพฺูู | pareho | same |
| ูุฆูู | nain | different |
| ุณฺ | sath | true |
| ุฌฺพููฝ | jhoot | not true |
It is also important to note that the suffix -naa can be used with other words to form negative sentences. For example, the word for "I" in Sindhi is mein. To make it negative, we can add the suffix -naa, so it becomes mein-naa, which means "I don't".
The following table shows some examples of sentences in their affirmative and negative forms:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ู ูู ฺฉุฑูู | mein karoon | I do |
| ู ูู-ูุง ฺฉุฑูู | mein-naa karoon | I don't do |
| ุชู ฺูู | tu chalu | you go |
| ุชู-ูุง ฺูู | tu-naa chalu | you don't go |
| ูู ฺฉููุฏู | ve koundo | he can |
| ูู-ูุง ฺฉููุฏู | ve-naa koundo | he can't |
As you can see, negation is an important part of the Sindhi language and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly. With practice and dedication, you will soon be able to use it confidently in your conversations.
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