Understanding Negation in Eesti Language
In the Eesti language, negation is a way to say 'no' or 'not' in a sentence. It helps us tell someone that something isn't happening or isn't true. Let's learn how to use negation so we can say what we mean.
To make a sentence negative, we use the word 'ei' before the verb. This is like saying 'not' in English.
Examples
- Ma ei söö. (I do not eat.)
- Ta ei jookse. (He/She does not run.)
- Me ei mängi. (We do not play.)
Negation with Different Tenses
Negation in Eesti works the same way in different tenses. Just use 'ei' before the verb, no matter if it's past, present, or future.
Examples
- Ma ei söönud. (I did not eat.)
- Ta ei joo. (He/She does not drink.)
- Me ei lähe. (We will not go.)
Negation with Nouns and Adjectives
When you want to say something isn't something else, you use 'ei ole'. This is like saying 'is not' in English.
Examples
- See ei ole raamat. (This is not a book.)
- Ta ei ole väsinud. (He/She is not tired.)
- Me ei ole kodus. (We are not at home.)
Common Words Used in Negation
These are the most common words you will use when making sentences negative in Eesti. 'Ei' is used with verbs, and 'ei ole' is used with nouns and adjectives.
Try making your own sentences negative using 'ei' and 'ei ole'. The more you practice, the easier it will become to use negation in your everyday conversations.