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Meanings
adverbformal
used to indicate the negation of a verb or clause.
فعل یا جملے کی نفی کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
نہیں
nahi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- not only
- not at all
- do not
Example Sentences
I do not like broccoli.
مجھے بروکلی پسند نہیں ہے۔
Mujhe broccoli pasand nahi hai.
He is not coming to the party.
وہ پارٹی میں نہیں آرہا۔
Woh party mein nahi aa raha.
She does not understand the question.
وہ سوال کو نہیں سمجھتی۔
Woh sawal ko nahi samajhti.
Easily Confused With
knot:A 'knot' refers to a fastening made by tying a piece of string or rope.
💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'not' is used to deny something.
Picture a red 'X', symbolizing something that is not allowed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "nōt" — not, no
First known use: 10th century
The word 'not' has been used in English since the early Middle Ages and is derived from Old English.