Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will learn about the negation in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. Negation is an important part of any language and it is essential to understand how to use it correctly.
Negation is a way of expressing the opposite of something. In Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo, there are two ways to express negation: using the negative particle maa or using the negative verb hina.
Negative Particle maa
The negative particle maa is used to negate a verb or an adjective. It is placed before the verb or adjective that is being negated.
Examples
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| maa bakka | maa bah-kah | He/She/It does not go |
| maa qabu | maa kah-boo | He/She/It is not good |
| maa qabata | maa kah-bah-tah | He/She/It does not understand |
| maa qabatee | maa kah-bah-tee | He/She/It does not understand me |
Negative Verb hina
The negative verb hina is used to negate a noun or a pronoun. It is placed before the noun or pronoun that is being negated.
Examples
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| hina bakka | hee-nah bah-kah | He/She/It does not go |
| hina qabu | hee-nah kah-boo | He/She/It is not good |
| hina qabata | hee-nah kah-bah-tah | He/She/It does not understand |
| hina qabatee | hee-nah kah-bah-tee | He/She/It does not understand me |
Practice
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