ali

Yes or No Questions

Level 1

Ali can introduce a neutral yes-or-no question.

How It Works

Ali can introduce a neutral yes-or-no question. Questions without ali also occur, especially in conversation, and use question intonation rather than English-style do support.

With ali, keep the finite verb appropriate to the subject: Ali Ana dela? does not add a second auxiliary. A short answer can use Ja or Ne, but fuller answers such as Ja, dela preserve the meaning more clearly when the question is negative.

Examples (3)

  1. Ali govorite angleško?

    Do you speak English?

  2. Ali je Ana doma?

    Is Ana at home?

  3. Imaš čas?

    Do you have time?

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