Contracting 〜る＋な to 〜んな
Grammar: Colloquial and Casual Speech
In rough casual speech, a verb ending in 〜る followed by prohibitive な may contract to 〜んな: 触るな → 触んな.
Examples
Don't worry with すんな
Grammar Explanation: Contracting 〜る＋な to 〜んな
Takeo takes his pregnant mother to the hospital, as she’s getting close to delivery. Once there, she gives Takeo and his friend Suna a list of things to take care of during her stay.
- 母さん:
- 「大丈夫から心配すんな」
- “I'll be fine, so don't worry.”
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