نمی

نمی

"نمی" in Persian means "moisture" or "dampness."

Here, "نمی" negates the present tense verb "دانم" (I know).

من نمی‌دانم.

I do not know.

Here, "نمی" negates the verb "می‌خواهیم" (we want).

ما نمی‌خواهیم دیر کنیم.

We do not want to be late.

In this sentence, "نمی" negates the verb "می‌تواند" (can/is able to).

او نمی‌تواند به مهمانی بیاید.

He/She cannot come to the party.