Understanding Negative Sentences in Íslenska
In Icelandic, or Íslenska, making a sentence negative means you are saying that something is not happening or is not true. Just like in English, we use special words to show this.
Important Points
- Use 'ekki' to say 'not'.
- Place 'ekki' after the verb in the sentence.
- Remember that 'ekki' can change the meaning of the whole sentence.
Examples
- Ég ekki borða fisk. (I do not eat fish.)
- Hún ekki syngur. (She does not sing.)
- Við ekki förum í skólann. (We do not go to school.)
Notice how 'ekki' comes right after the verb. This is important because it changes the action to mean that it does not happen.
Important Points
- Sometimes, you might see 'ekki' used with other words like 'aldrei' which means 'never'.
- When using 'aldrei', it follows the same rule and comes after the verb.
- Negative sentences can also use 'enginn', 'ekkert', 'engin', and 'engir' to mean 'no one' or 'none'.
Examples
- Hann aldrei les bókina. (He never reads the book.)
- Enginn ekki kom. (No one did not come.)
- Ég hef ekkert að segja. (I have nothing to say.)
By understanding these simple rules, you can start making your own negative sentences in Íslenska. Remember to practice and use these words in sentences to become more comfortable with them.