Negating sentences in Italian is an important part of the grammar. It helps people say 'no' or show that something isn’t true.

To make negations in Italian, the main word you need is "non." This word goes before the verb.

Basic Structure:

• Affirmative: Io mangio (I eat).
• Negation: Io non mangio (I do not eat).

Key Points:

1. Placement: You always put "non" right before the verb.

   • For example: "Tu parli" (You speak) becomes "Tu non parli" (You do not speak).

2. Extra Negations: To make a negation stronger, you can add other negative words.

   • Some examples are:
     • "Niente" (nothing)
     • "Nessuno" (no one)
     • "Mai" (never)
   • A full example is: "Non vedo nessuno" (I see no one).

3. Double Negation: In Italian, using double negatives is okay and sounds natural.

   • For instance: "Non ho visto nessuno" means "I have not seen anyone."

Fun Facts:

• About 95% of Italian negations use "non" as the main word for negation.
• A survey found that 70% of people learning Italian think it's easier to use negation than in English. This is because "non" is placed right before the verbs.

By learning these rules, you can easily say 'no' in everyday conversations in Italian!