No. 9,973 in Catalan
negui
The Catalan word "negui" is the third-person singular present subjunctive form of "negar," meaning "deny" or "refuse."
In a sentence
Ell nega que hagi vist res.
He denies having seen anything.
Here, 'nega' is the third-person singular form of the verb 'negar' used in the present tense meaning 'to deny', showing an expression of refusal or declaration of falsity.
Si algú et nega ajuda, busca alternatives.
If someone denies you help, seek alternatives.
In this context, 'nega' serves as the third-person singular form of 'negar', highlighting the act of refusing or withholding assistance.
No hem de permetre que ningú ho negui.
We must not allow anyone to deny it.
Here, 'negar' is inflected in the subjunctive mood, 'negui', emphasizing the uncertainty or hypothetical nature of the denial.
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