Negative Commands: Don't do it!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To tell someone not to do something, add the prefix 'mi' before the verb.
- Use 'mi' + verb for singular: 'Mi gna' (Don't go).
- Use 'mi' + verb + 'ek' for plural: 'Mi gna-ek' (Don't go).
- The verb stays in the present stem form.
Meanings
The prohibitive mood is used to issue negative commands or requests, telling someone to refrain from an action.
Direct Prohibition
Telling someone to stop or not start an action.
“Mi vazir (Don't run).”
“Mi utir (Don't eat).”
Prohibitive Formation
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Person | Mi + Verb | Mi + Verb + ek |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular Command | Mi + Verb | Mi gna |
| Plural Command | Mi + Verb + ek | Mi gnaek |
| Polite Request | Mi + Verb + (xndrum em) | Mi gna, xndrum em |
طیف رسمیت
Mi gnaceq. (Leaving a room)
Mi gna. (Leaving a room)
Mi gna. (Leaving a room)
Mi gna, ara! (Leaving a room)
The 'Mi' Particle
Singular
- Mi gna Don't go
Plural
- Mi gnaek Don't go (all)
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Mi gna.
Don't go.
Mi xosir.
Don't speak.
Mi vazir.
Don't run.
Mi utir.
Don't eat.
Mi gnaek.
Don't go (plural).
Mi xosir ays masin.
Don't speak about this.
Mi nayir indz.
Don't look at me.
Mi morana.
Don't forget.
Mi anhangstacir, amen inch lav e.
Don't worry, everything is fine.
Mi spaseq mez.
Don't wait for us.
Mi xarnvir im gorcerin.
Don't interfere in my business.
Mi katak eq anum.
Don't joke (plural).
Mi tuylatreq nran mutq gorcel.
Don't allow him to enter.
Mi hamardzakveq da anel.
Don't you dare do that.
Mi shexveq temayic.
Don't deviate from the topic.
Mi entarkveq ayd tchnshman.
Don't give in to that pressure.
Mi geragnahateq dzer hnaravorutyunnery.
Don't overestimate your capabilities.
Mi anushadrutyan matneq ays hangamanqy.
Don't ignore this circumstance.
Mi hastateq ayd entadrutyuny.
Don't confirm that assumption.
Mi nsemacreq nra dery.
Don't belittle his role.
Mi ynduneq ays voroshumy aranc qnnarkman.
Don't accept this decision without discussion.
Mi bacareq hnaravor sxalnery.
Don't rule out possible errors.
Mi entadreq, vor sa verjnakan tarberakn e.
Don't assume this is the final version.
Mi xochyndoteq gorcyntacy.
Don't hinder the process.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Learners use 'ch-' for commands.
Forgetting '-ek'.
Mixing up the base forms.
اشتباهات رایج
Chi gna
Mi gna
Mi gna-s
Mi gna
Mi gna-ir
Mi gna
Ch-gna
Mi gna
Mi gna-ek-ir
Mi gnaek
Mi gna-s-ek
Mi gnaek
Mi gna-ir-ek
Mi gnaek
Mi k-gna
Mi gna
Mi gnum
Mi gna
Mi gna-ec
Mi gnaek
Mi k-gna-ek
Mi gnaek
Mi gna-ir-ek
Mi gnaek
Mi gna-ec-ek
Mi gnaek
الگوهای جملهسازی
Mi ___!
Mi ___ ek!
Mi ___ , xndrum em.
Mi ___ ayd masin.
Real World Usage
Mi gna!
Mi xosir ayd masin.
Mi anushadrutyan matneq.
Mi dipcheq.
Mi avelacreq agh.
Mi xoseq.
Keep it simple
Don't use 'ch'
Pluralize
Be polite
Smart Tips
Add 'xndrum em' at the end.
Always add -ek.
Use 'mi' without 'xndrum em'.
Use full forms.
تلفظ
Mi
Pronounced like 'mee' in 'meet'.
Command
Mi gna! ↘
Falling intonation for firm commands.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Mi' as 'Me' saying 'No'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant red 'Mi' sign blocking a door.
Rhyme
To say don't, just say mi, it's as easy as can be.
Story
I was walking to the park. My friend shouted 'Mi gna!' (Don't go!). I stopped. Then he said 'Mi vazir!' (Don't run!). I stood still.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write 5 things you shouldn't do today using 'Mi'.
نکات فرهنگی
Using 'mi' is very direct. In formal settings, add 'xndrum em' (please) to soften it.
The particle 'mi' is an ancient Armenian negation particle.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
Mi gna, inchu?
Mi xosir ayd masin, lav?
Mi anhangstaceq, inchu?
Mi katakeq, sa lurj e?
موضوعات نگارش
Test Yourself
___ gna!
Which is correct for a group?
Find and fix the mistake:
Chi gna!
Mi gna -> ?
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
___ utir!
Mi spaseq ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Mi gna-ir!
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercises___ gna!
Which is correct for a group?
Find and fix the mistake:
Chi gna!
Mi gna -> ?
Mi xosir
___ utir!
Mi spaseq ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Mi gna-ir!
Score: /8
سوالات متداول (8)
Only for commands.
It is neutral.
For plural addressees.
Yes, but add 'xndrum em'.
It becomes a positive command.
Yes, mostly.
No, only for 'you'.
Mi ara.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
No + verb
Armenian uses 'mi' only for commands.
Ne...pas
Armenian uses a single prefix.
Nicht
Armenian is simpler.
Verb + nai de
Armenian is prefix-based.
La + verb
Armenian uses 'mi'.
Bie
Armenian uses 'mi'.
