JLPT N5

mada 〜 nai desu

Expresses that something has not happened or been done yet.

Formation

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

  • I haven't done my homework yet.

    Mada shukudai o shite inai desu.

  • He hasn't come yet.

    Kare wa mada konai desu.

  • The movie hasn't started yet.

    Eiga wa mada hajimatte inai desu.

  • We haven't eaten dinner yet.

    Watashitachi wa mada yuushoku o tabete inai desu.