A1

Negation 안/못

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About this concept

Two negation patterns: 안 + verb (won't/don't, choice) and 못 + verb (can't, inability). Also long form: -지 않다, -지 못하다. 없다 for 'not exist'.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level A1.

Examples

안 가요.(I) don't go / won't go.
못 먹어요.(I) can't eat.
시간이 없어요.(I) don't have time.
가지 않아요.(I) don't go. (long form)

Prerequisite

Polite Ending -아/어요A1

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