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History: A double negative remains negative gotcha
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Only sort of. An explicit double negative, like ''mi na na nelci'', is a positive. This means that, if a sentence like ''mi na nelci'' is followed by ''na go'i'', you're still saying ''mi na nelci'' But a negative answer to a negative question, thus: xu mi na nelci na go'i is still negative. Similar to the confusion with ((na nei)). ''..no! ..nooooooooooooooooooo!'' To give an always-positive answer, use ''ja'a''. It's a simpler system than English, where you have to notice the form of the question when answering "yes" or "no". ''na go'i'' is always negative.''ja'a go'i'' is always positive.
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