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**It is also used as the sole negation particle in subordinate clauses. Since negation is shown on the verb, it is also optional here. e.g. ''ninkii (an) af soomaali aqiin'' "the man who does not know Somali". Note that in this usage, ''an'' prefers clause-initial position (although something like ''ninkii af soomaali <b>an</b> aqiin'' would not be incorrect). | **It is also used as the sole negation particle in subordinate clauses. Since negation is shown on the verb, it is also optional here. e.g. ''ninkii (an) af soomaali aqiin'' "the man who does not know Somali". Note that in this usage, ''an'' prefers clause-initial position (although something like ''ninkii af soomaali <b>an</b> aqiin'' would not be incorrect). | ||
*''ha'' is used in the negative imperative. e.g. ''ha bixin'' "don't leave". | *''ha'' is used in the negative imperative. e.g. ''ha bixin'' "don't leave". | ||
*''ya'' is used to negate the jussive. e.g. ''ya usan bixin'' "don't let him leave" | *''ya'' is used to negate the jussive. e.g. ''ya usan bixin'' "don't let him leave". Like ''ma'', ''ya'' can combine with clitic subjects. e.g. ''yawsan bixin''. | ||
===Adjectives=== | ===Adjectives=== | ||