Language/Bambara/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will learn about negation in Bambara. Negation is an 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 Bambara, as well as some examples of how to use them. Let's get started!
Negation in Bambara
Negation in Bambara is expressed using a variety of words and phrases. The most common way to express negation is by using the word kɔnɔ (pronounced "koh-noh"), which means "no" or "not". This word can be used alone or combined with other words to form more complex negations. For example, the phrase kɔnɔ bɛ (pronounced "koh-noh beh") means "not yet".
Another way to express negation in Bambara is by using the word mɔgɔ (pronounced "moh-goh"), which means "not". This word can also be combined with other words to form more complex negations. For example, the phrase mɔgɔ bɛ (pronounced "moh-goh beh") means "not yet".
The following table provides some examples of how to use these words and phrases to express negation in Bambara:
| Bambara | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| kɔnɔ | koh-noh | no/not |
| kɔnɔ bɛ | koh-noh beh | not yet |
| mɔgɔ | moh-goh | not |
| mɔgɔ bɛ | moh-goh beh | not yet |
| mɔgɔ sɔrɔ | moh-goh soh-roh | not possible |
| mɔgɔ yɛrɛ | moh-goh yeh-reh | not allowed |
It is important to note that the words kɔnɔ and mɔgɔ can also be used to form negative questions. For example, the phrase kɔnɔ bɛ? (pronounced "koh-noh beh?") means "not yet?". Similarly, the phrase mɔgɔ bɛ? (pronounced "moh-goh beh?") means "not yet?".
Practice
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