ní + Noun

Negative Classification

Level 1

Ní makes a negative copular classification: Ní dochtúir mé. The following phrase follows copular rules, not those of ní with ordinary verbs.

How It Works

Ní makes a negative copular classification: Ní dochtúir mé. The following phrase follows copular rules, not those of ní with ordinary verbs.

Negative classification replaces affirmative is with ní. The category noun still comes before the personal pronoun. Do not confuse this ní with the ordinary verbal negative: the copular construction has its own pronouns and sound changes.

Examples (3)

  1. Ní dochtúir mé.

    I am not a doctor.

  2. Ní múinteoir í.

    She is not a teacher.

  3. Ní dalta é.

    He is not a pupil.

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ní + NounLevel 1Negative Classification

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Negate a category statement after learning the affirmative copular frame.

Words in This Pattern

ní