Language/South-azerbaijani/Grammar/Negation
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In this lesson, we will learn about negation in South Azerbaijani. 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 South Azerbaijani, there are two main ways to make a statement negative: by using the negative particle na or by using the negative verb form. Let's look at each of these in more detail.
Using the 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:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| man çay içəm | maan chay eecham | I don't drink tea |
| man kitab oxuyuram | maan keetab okhuyooram | I don't read books |
| man güləm | maan goolem | I don't laugh |
It is important to note that the negative particle na cannot be used with certain verbs, such as olmaq (to be) and gəlmək (to come). In these cases, the negative verb form must be used instead.
Using the Negative Verb Form
The negative verb form is used to make a statement negative. It is formed by adding the suffix -mə to the verb stem. For example:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| man çay içməm | maan chay eechmem | I don't drink tea |
| man kitab oxumam | maan keetab okhoomam | I don't read books |
| man gülməm | maan goolmem | I don't laugh |
It is important to note that the negative verb form can be used with all verbs, including olmaq (to be) and gəlmək (to come).
Practice
To improve your South Azerbaijani Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Try to make the following sentences negative:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| man çay içirəm | maan chay eechirem | I drink tea |
| man kitab oxuyuram | maan keetab okhuyooram | I read books |
| man gülürəm | maan goolurem | I laugh |
Answer:
| South Azerbaijani | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| man çay içməm | maan chay eechmem | I don't drink tea |
| man kitab oxumam | maan keetab okhoomam | I don't read books |
| man gülməm | maan goolmem | I don't laugh |
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