Understanding Negation in Serbian (Latinica)
Negation is how we say 'no' or 'not' in Serbian. It helps us tell someone that something is not happening or not true. Let's learn how to use negation in Serbian sentences.
The word 'ne' is used to make a verb negative. You simply put 'ne' in front of the verb.
Examples
- Ne želim jesti.
- Ne volim kišu.
Negation with 'nema' and 'niko'
Sometimes, we use special words like 'nema' and 'niko' to say there is none or nobody.
Examples
- Ovde nema hleba.
- Niko ne dolazi.
In Serbian, it's okay to use two negative words in one sentence. This is called double negation, and it makes the sentence even stronger.
Examples
- Niko ne zna.
- Nikada ne idem tamo.
Negation with Adjectives and Nouns
To make adjectives or nouns negative, we use 'ne' before them too. This changes the meaning to the opposite.
Examples
- Ovo je neistina.
- To je nepravedno.
Important Points
- 'Ne' is the key word for making verbs negative.
- 'Nema' and 'niko' are special negation words.
- Double negation is common and makes sentences stronger.
- Negation can apply to verbs, adjectives, and nouns.