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===Negation=== | ===Negation=== | ||
The verbal negation is conveyed by the negative adverb | The verbal negation is conveyed by the negative adverb lët. This adverb is placed ''after'' the main verb, usually after the main elements of the sentence, the subject and the direct object. | ||
jakne̥se o̥sfe → jakne̥se o̥sfe '''lë̥t''' | |||
<small>the dog | <small>the dog is sleeping → the dog isn't sleeping</small> | ||
mono̥q o̥sfe ʔinu̥rim → mono̥q o̥sfe ʔinu̥rim '''lë̥t''' | |||
<small>the dog bit the man → the dog didn't bite the man</small> | <small>the dog bit the man → the dog didn't bite the man</small> | ||
The negative adverb may also be found at the end of the sentence, after all elements. ''Double negatives'' are generally '''''not''' allowed''; the presence of another negative element in the sentence inhibits the negative adverb. | |||
''Double negatives'' are generally '''''not''' allowed''; the presence of another negative element in the sentence inhibits the negative adverb. | |||
Revision as of 02:55, 3 July 2025
Negation
The verbal negation is conveyed by the negative adverb lët. This adverb is placed after the main verb, usually after the main elements of the sentence, the subject and the direct object.
jakne̥se o̥sfe → jakne̥se o̥sfe lë̥t the dog is sleeping → the dog isn't sleeping
mono̥q o̥sfe ʔinu̥rim → mono̥q o̥sfe ʔinu̥rim lë̥t the dog bit the man → the dog didn't bite the man
The negative adverb may also be found at the end of the sentence, after all elements. Double negatives are generally not allowed; the presence of another negative element in the sentence inhibits the negative adverb.
