I have not enough pens. vs I don't have enough pens.

Both phrases are correct, but "I don't have enough pens." is the more commonly used and natural way to express the lack of pens. The contraction "don't" is frequently used in spoken and written English, making the second phrase more idiomatic.

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I have not enough pens.

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in modern English.

This phrase is a valid way to express a lack of pens, but it may sound a bit formal or old-fashioned. It is more common to use contractions like "don't" in everyday speech.

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You know I have not enough space.
- Two years in the pen is enough.
As I said at the outset, I have not enough material to give a more comprehensive answer to the Member.
I have not enough time to stop, have still injured my arm
One billion people have not enough to eat.
We'll probably have not enough money for the next audition.
Why is what we have not enough?
One human of six have not enough to eat in the world.
They have not enough water on most days and too much to handle when it rains.
Why is what we have not enough?
There is not enough insulin in the reservoir you can inject the amount indicated on the injection button from this OptiSet and then inject the remaining dose using a new pen, or you can inject the entire dose using a new pen.
You think you have not enough of me and maybe you don't, except... maybe, too, you don't make it good between us any more.
There is not enough insulin in the reservoir you can inject the amount indicated on the injection button from this OptiSet and then inject the remaining dose using a new pen, or you can inject the entire dose using a new pen.
Okay, I have a pen.
Got to be something here I have more pens.
A lack of organisation within the companies, a lack of interest for compliance with EU legislation and a lack of financial resources are some of the reasons why companies have not enough advanced their implementation programs.
I have desires, Not enough to kill someone.
However, I have to say that is not enough.
I support and oppose many things, but not strongly enough to pick up a pen.
I support and oppose many things, but not strongly enough to pick up a pen.

Alternatives:

I do not have enough pens.
I have insufficient pens.
I lack enough pens.
I am short of pens.
I am running low on pens.

I don't have enough pens.

This phrase is the more commonly used and natural way to express the lack of pens.

This phrase is the preferred way to express a shortage of pens in both spoken and written English. The contraction "don't" is commonly used for negation in English.

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I don't have enough worries and responsibilities.
And I don't have enough saved to retire.
I don't have enough oxygen to make it out.
I don't have enough time this century to cover that Billy.
I don't have enough to get him on murder.
Sorry I don't have enough chairs.
I don't have enough francs for the vending machine.
I don't have enough money.
I don't have enough people, sir.
I don't have enough good material yet...
But I don't have enough courage.
I don't have enough money to buy it.
I don't have enough money to buy it.
I don't have enough power to stop it from collapsing.
I don't have enough money to advertise.
I don't have enough iced tea for the correct ratio.
Like I don't have enough to watch.
I don't have enough for tomorrow.
I don't have enough for tomorrow.
I'm worried I don't have enough layers.

Alternatives:

I do not have enough pens.
I have insufficient pens.
I lack enough pens.
I am short of pens.
I am running low on pens.

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I have not enough pens. vs I don't have enough pens.