Don't Meaning in English
word · lemma: do not
/ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/
dohn, dohnt
/ˈdəʊn/, /ˈdəʊnt/
dohn, dohnt
Definition
"Don't" is a contraction of "do not" used to make negative statements or give negative commands. It is used with all subjects except third-person singular (he/she/it).
Usage & Nuances
Very common in spoken and informal English. Not used with he/she/it (use "doesn't"). Used in commands ("Don't touch"). Sometimes used in informal written English, but contractions are less common in formal writing.
Spanish: no (negación verbal) - no hagas (imperativo)Portuguese (BR): não (negação verbal) - não faça (imperativo)Portuguese (PT): não (negação verbal) - não faças (imperativo)Chinese (Simplified): 不要 (否定) - 别 (命令)Chinese (Traditional): 不要 (否定) - 別 (命令)Hindi: मत (नकारात्मक/आदेश)Arabic: لا (نفي/أمر)Bengali: করো না - করবেন নাRussian: не - не делайJapanese: 〜しないで - 〜じゃないVietnamese: đừng - khôngKorean: 하지 마 - 안 해Turkish: yapma - etmeUrdu: نہ کرو - مت کرناIndonesian: jangan - tidak
Example Sentences
I don't like coffee.
basic
Don't you just love weekends?
natural
Don't eat too much candy.
basic
Please don't make noise in the library.
basic
Don't worry about it, everything will be fine.
natural
If you don't understand, just ask.
natural