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The answer to the first question would be <i>Ja</i>, while <i>Ju</i> would have to be used in the second question if the person does in fact want to go running. | The answer to the first question would be <i>Ja</i>, while <i>Ju</i> would have to be used in the second question if the person does in fact want to go running. | ||
This helps with the confusion that occurs with negative questions. For example, in English, the question <i>'don't you want to run with me?'</i> is not seen as an inherently negative statement, but when one separates <i>'don't'</i>, the statement's implied meaning changes. Now it becomes <i>'do you <b>not</b> want to run with me | This helps with the confusion that occurs with negative questions. For example, in English, the question <i>'don't you want to run with me?'</i> is not seen as an inherently negative statement, but when one separates <i>'don't'</i>, the statement's implied meaning changes. Now it becomes <i>'do you <b>not</b> want to run with me?'</i>. Answering yes to this question would mean that you do not want to run, but if you do want to run, you would have to clarify the statement: <i>'Yes, I do want to run with you.'</i> | ||
The use of <i>Ju</i> eliminates the need for this confusion. | The use of <i>Ju</i> eliminates the need for this confusion. | ||