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Negation in conversation

Refuse politely, say you do not understand, and use common negative verbs.

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Waiter

Dáte si kávu?

Would you like coffee?
You

Nie, ďakujem. Nemám teraz čas.

No, thank you. I do not have time now.
Waiter

Rozumiete menu?

Do you understand the menu?
You

Nerozumiem. Nie je to pre mňa.

I do not understand. It is not for me.

Key phrases

Nie, ďakujem.

No, thank you.

  1. Nerozumiem.

    I do not understand.

  2. Nemám …

    I do not have …

  3. Nie je to …

    It is not …

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