Mastering the art of negation is a crucial step in learning any language, and Afrikaans is no exception. In Afrikaans, forming negative sentences involves specific rules and structures that may differ from those in English. Our exercises are designed to help you grasp these rules through practical application, ensuring you become proficient in making sentences negative. By practicing these exercises, you will gain confidence in using negations correctly and naturally in your Afrikaans conversations and writing. Negation in Afrikaans typically involves the use of the word "nie," which is equivalent to "not" in English. However, unlike English, Afrikaans often requires a double negation structure within a sentence. This means that "nie" is usually placed both after the verb and at the end of the sentence, providing a unique challenge for learners. Our exercises will guide you step-by-step through various sentence constructions, enabling you to understand and apply these negation rules effectively. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will help you develop a solid understanding of negations in Afrikaans.
1. Hy hou *nie* van appels (negation word).
2. Ek het *nie* genoeg geld vir die kaartjie (negation word).
3. Die kinders speel *nie* in die park (negation word).
4. Ons sal *nie* môre gaan werk nie (negation word).
5. Sy het *nie* haar huiswerk gedoen nie (negation word).
6. Julle mag *nie* hier rook nie (negation word).
7. Die kat slaap *nie* op die bank nie (negation word).
8. Hulle het *nie* die boek gelees nie (negation word).
9. Ek wil *nie* pizza eet nie (negation word).
10. Hy kan *nie* die antwoord onthou nie (negation word).
1. Hy eet *nie* die appel nie (negation word).
2. Sy lees *nie* die boek nie (negation word).
3. Ons gaan *nie* na die park nie (negation word).
4. Hulle speel *nie* sokker nie (negation word).
5. Ek het *nie* 'n hond nie (negation word).
6. Julle drink *nie* koffie nie (negation word).
7. Die kinders slaap *nie* vroeg nie (negation word).
8. Sy skryf *nie* 'n brief nie (negation word).
9. Hy werk *nie* op Saterdag nie (negation word).
10. Ons kyk *nie* televisie nie (negation word).
1. Ek het *nie* 'n hond nie (negation).
2. Sy eet *nie* vleis nie (negation).
3. Hulle speel *nie* buite nie (negation).
4. Ons gaan *nie* vandag werk nie (negation).
5. Die winkel is *nie* oop nie (negation).
6. Hy slaap *nie* nou nie (negation).
7. Julle mag *nie* hier parkeer nie (negation).
8. Die kinders is *nie* moeg nie (negation).
9. Ek wil *nie* daardie boek lees nie (negation).
10. Dit is *nie* koud vandag nie (negation).