3.11.1. Negative particles

not is the most frequently used negation particle and generally supported by a non-manual element, namely a backward head tilt and raised eyebrows.

 

 

not

The other lexical items that are associated with negation are the following: not, there_is_not, no, no_no, not_rıght, not_at_all, and the palm_up gesture. These signs are shown below. For more information, see [Syntax – 1.5.1.].

 

      

                                                    there_is_not

 

       

no                                                                              not_at_all

 

            

not_rıght                                                                                                 no_no

 

palm_up

 

no is the most common negation word because it is simply used as a negative answer to a question in a conversation. It is generally accompanied by head shake. Also, not_at_all (hiç) and no_no are accompanied by head shake but not, there_is_not and not_rıght (olmaz) are accompanied by backward head tilt.