How to say “No; it isn't” in Taiwanese

“No; it isn't” in Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien, Tâi-gí) is 毋是, romanized as m̄-sī in Tâi-lô and M̄-sī in the traditional Pe̍h-ōe-jī spelling. Press play above to hear it, then try saying it yourself.

毋 (m̄) is the negative particle. Deny by negating the question's own verb: 毋是 (is not), 無愛 (don't want), 袂曉 (can't).

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