ain't

irregular verb

A non-standard contraction used in informal speech to negate various forms of 'to be' and 'to have'. It functions as a substitute for 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not', or 'have not' depending on context. Widely recognized in colloquial English, dialects, song lyrics, and literary dialogue to convey casual tone, regional identity, or stylistic effect. Not accepted in formal writing or standard grammar instruction.

ruНеформальное сокращение, используемое вместо отрицательных форм глаголов 'to be' и 'to have'esContracción informal que se usa en lugar de las formas negativas de los verbos 'to be' (ser/estar) y 'to have' (haber/tener), así como de 'do' en algunas variedades.frForme négative informelle et non standard utilisée à la place des formes négatives des verbes « être » et « avoir », notamment pour « am not », « is not », « are not », « has not » et « have not ».deInformelle Verkürzung, die für verneinte Formen der Verben 'to be' und 'to have' steht. Sie wird umgangssprachlich und dialektal verwendet und ist nicht standardsprachlich.ptContração informal usada no lugar das formas negativas dos verbos 'to be' e 'to have', e também como auxiliar negativo em perguntas e negações. É típica da fala e de registros informais, muitas vezes substituindo 'am not', 'is not', 'are not', 'has not' ou 'have not'.zh英语非正式缩略形式，用于代替“to be”和“to have”的否定形式，常见于口语、方言和文学作品中。arاختصار عامي إنجليزي يُستخدم بدلاً من الصور المنفية للفعلين 'to be' و'to have' في اللهجات المختلفة. لا يوجد له مقابل فصيح مباشر، ويُراد به النفي: ليس، ليست، لست، ما، لا يوجد.

1. Negation of 'to be' forms (am/is/are not) B1 slang

   Used in informal speech as a replacement for negative present tense forms of the verb 'to be': am not, is not, are not. Expresses denial of a state, quality, or identity in casual contexts. Common in dialects, song lyrics, and fictional dialogue to reflect natural spoken language patterns.

   • I ain't going to the party tonight.
   • She ain't happy with the results.
   • They ain't ready for the challenge.
   • This ain't the way we do things here.
   • He ain't who you think he is.

   ruНе есть / не является / не являютсяesNo ser (negación del presente de indicativo de 'ser/estar')frNégation informelle de « être »denicht sein (Verneinung von 'sein' im Präsens)ptNão é / não são / não estázh不是 / 不arليس / ليست / ليسوا

2. Negation of 'to have' forms (has/have not) B1 slang

   In informal usage, replaces negative perfect tense forms: has not, have not. Used to deny possession, experience, or completion of an action in casual speech. Frequently appears in regional dialects and expressive contexts to emphasize authenticity or emotional tone.

   • I ain't seen him in years.
   • She ain't got any money left.
   • We ain't finished the project yet.
   • They ain't never been to Paris.
   • He ain't done his homework.

   ruНе имел / не имею / не имелиesNegación de 'haber' (no haber)frNégation de l'auxiliaire avoirdehabe/habe nicht, hatte nichtptNão ter / não ter feitozh没有 / 没arلم يملك / لم يفعل