Understanding “Don’t” (Do Not) + “Have Time To”
The word “don’t” is a contraction of “do not.”
When you add “have time to,” you are explaining that you are busy and cannot do something at the moment.
I don’t have time to +(Verb)|English to Bodo
Examples:
- “I don’t have time to explain.” आंहा फोरमायनो सम गैया।
- “I don’t have time to eat.” आंहा जानो सम गैया।
- “I don’t have time to exercise.” आंहा ब्याम खालामनो सम गैया।
- “I don’t have time to watch my favorite TV show.” आंहा आंनि मोजां मोनग्रा टिभि दिन्थिफुंनायखौ नायनो सम गैया।
- “I don’t have time to talk.” आंहा रायज्लायनो सम गैया।
Using “I don’t” to Express Preferences or Abilities
You can also use “I don’t” to talk about things you do not like, do not do, or do not understand.
Examples:
- “I don’t eat meat.” आं बेदर जाया।
- “I don’t like the rain.” आं अखा मोजां मोना।
- “I don’t understand Spanish.” आं स्पेनिश बुजिआ।
- “I do not understand what you are saying.” नों मा बुंदों आं बुजियाखै।
- “I do not like scary movies.” आं गिथावना सावथुनफोर मोजां मोना।
- “I do not like sports.” आं गेलेनायखौ मोजां मोना।
