Grammar reference
Negation
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Slovak usually makes a finite verb negative with ne-.
Core rule
What changes
Form most finite verb negatives with ne- attached to the verb.
Use nie alone for a negative answer; do not usually say nie mám or nie rozumiem.
Pattern
Negation attaches to the verb
- mám → nemám
- rozumiem → nerozumiem
- Nie, ďakujem. → No, thank you.
See it in use
Examples
- Nie, ďakujem. No, thank you. Practice this
- Nerozumiem. I do not understand. Practice this
- Nemám čas. I do not have time. Practice this
Source
Reference
Jazykovedný ústav Ľudovíta Štúra SAV ↗Full attribution on References.