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===== Negation of verbs ===== | ===== Negation of verbs ===== | ||
- | Typically negation is used express falsity of statement as whole, which is achieved by negation of predicate. Prefix //nar-// then goes after clitic pronoun of subject (if the sentence has it) but before any other verbs' prefixes (e.g. in combination with interrogative prefix //mar-// in questions). If the predicate is complex (usually consisting of main verb or modal verb and the infinitive), | + | Typically negation is used express falsity of statement as whole, which is achieved by negation of predicate. Prefix //nar-// then goes after clitic pronoun of subject (if the sentence has it) but before any other verbs' prefixes (e.g. in combination with interrogative prefix //mar-// in questions). If the predicate is complex (usually consisting of " |
Negation is also needed in expressions of prohibitions closely related to directive modalities (most frequently with [[mood_imperative|imperative mood]]). For example "Do not touch it!" (= " | Negation is also needed in expressions of prohibitions closely related to directive modalities (most frequently with [[mood_imperative|imperative mood]]). For example "Do not touch it!" (= " | ||
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Double negation may occur when sentence to be negated already has negative pro-form (like " | Double negation may occur when sentence to be negated already has negative pro-form (like " | ||
- | For example English "Never return" | + | For example English "Never return" |