13.1. Negation with "Non"

13.1.1. The Negative Adverb "Non"

To negate a verb in Neolatin, use the adverb "non" before the verb.

Non parlo neolatino.	I do not speak Neolatin.
Non havemos mangîato.	We have not eaten.

The same rule applies for interrogative sentences.

Non has la clave?	Don't you have the key?
Non lo has visto?	Haven't you seen it? / Didn't you see it?
María non espera lo autobus?	Isn't Maria waiting for the bus?
Lo bebé non dòrme?	The baby isn't sleeping?

13.1.2. Negative Responses to Questions

If the answer to a question is negative, respond to the question with the answer "non", and use the adverb "non" to negate the verb.

Sapes como condúcere?	Do you know how to drive?
Non, non sao.	No, I don't know.

Vòles un pomo?	Do you want an apple?
Non, non vòllîo un pomo.	No, I don’t want an apple.

nota

Remember that the word for “no” and “not” is both “non” in Neolatin.

13.1.3. Using “Non” With Object Pronouns

In the case of sentences with direct or indirect object pronouns, place the negative adverb "non" before all object pronouns.

Non me parles.	Don't talk to me.
Non se me haveva occorruto.	It had not occurred (itself) to me.
Non lo conosco.	I don't know him.
Non me lo has mostrato.	You have not shown me it.

In the case of most verb tenses that have a clear subject performing the action (meaning, not an impersonal expression or the imperative), in addition to placing "non" before all object pronouns, place the subject pronoun before "non".

(Èo) non lo conosco.	I don't know him.
(Tu) non me lo has mostrato.	You have not shown me it.

Remember that subject pronouns are usually not used with the conjugation.