まだ〜ないです
mada 〜 nai desu
Formation
まだ + Verb-negative + です
Expresses that something has not happened or been done yet.
Explanation
The まだ〜ないです grammar point is used to indicate that a certain action or event has not yet happened or been completed. It is used with the negative form of a verb (casual negative + です) and can be translated as 'not yet', 'still', or 'haven't' in English.
Example sentences
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I haven't done my homework yet.
Mada shukudai o shite inai desu.
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He hasn't come yet.
Kare wa mada konai desu.
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The movie hasn't started yet.
Eiga wa mada hajimatte inai desu.
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We haven't eaten dinner yet.
Watashitachi wa mada yuushoku o tabete inai desu.