Negation

Ezezko Esaldiak

About this concept

Negation in Basque is formed with 'ez' placed before the auxiliary verb. In negative sentences the auxiliary moves before the main verb: 'Ez dut nahi' (I don't want).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level A1.

Examples

Ez naiz nekatuta.I am not tired.

Ez dut ulertzen.I don't understand.

Ez da etorri.He/She has not come.

Ez dugu denborarik.We don't have time.

Prerequisite

Verb 'To Be' (izan) - PresentA1

More A1 concepts

Personal PronounsIzenordain Pertsonalak Verb 'To Be' (izan) - PresentIzan Aditza - Oraina Verb 'To Have' (ukan) - PresentUkan Aditza - Oraina Articles and DeterminersArtikuluak Absolutive CaseAbsolutiboa (NOR)

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