Affirmative and Negative (Jajaothai and Jajaoyathai)
we can use suffix "Ya" on verb, to make the sentence negative.
e.g.-they are not going home - Bosi/Bonsi Noha thangya.
Children will not stay outside - Ancharao baijiha Dongya.
we can use only suffix "niya" on noun or adjective, to make the sentence negative.
That child is not big - Bo ancha gede niya.
Poor but not mad - Dukhisa thikhabo Gibir niya.
well is not deep -Dikhor guthu niya
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“Some rough political choices lie ahead. Should affirmative action be retained? Should preference be given to people on the basis of income rather than race? Should the system be—and can it be—scrapped altogether?”
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