Not Meaning in English
word
/ˈnɑt/
naht
/nˈɒt/
not
Definición
Used to make a verb, adjective, or other word negative; shows that something is untrue, does not happen, or should not happen.
Uso & Matices
Always used before the verb or auxiliary to form negation ('do not,' 'is not'). Can combine as contractions ('don't,' 'isn't'). Common in all registers; avoid double negatives in formal writing.
Spanish: noPortuguese (BR): nãoPortuguese (PT): nãoChinese (Simplified): 不Chinese (Traditional): 不Hindi: नहींArabic: ليسBengali: নাRussian: неJapanese: ない - ではないVietnamese: khôngKorean: 아니다 - ~지 않다Turkish: değilUrdu: نہیںIndonesian: tidak
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I do not like spinach.
basic
He is not at home.
basic
This is not my book.
basic
I'm not sure if I can come tonight.
natural
She said not to worry about the test.
natural
That's not how I remember it.
natural