Kilo Lingo

/neˈɣaɾ/

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Translation

to deny, to refuse

Word origin

From Latin negare ('to say no, to deny'), from the negative particle nec.

Origin
Latin
Root
negare
English cognates
negate, deny

Grammar

Verb type-ar stem-changing (e>ie)

Examples

.

You cannot deny that you were right.

.

The witness denied having seen anything.

niega .

He refuses to sign the contract.

.

They refused him entry to the club.

¿ niegas ?

Why do you deny what everyone saw?

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This word is part of lesson 24.