Italian - English (British) translations for "non"
"non" Italian translation
Translation
don’t
Definition
Non is an Italian adverb that is used to express negation or denial. It is the equivalent of the English word 'not'.
Part of speech
adverb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: negation
Non voglio andare al cinema stasera.
I don't want to go to the cinema tonight.
Meaning: not
Non ho fame.
I'm not hungry.
Meaning: prefix indicating opposite or absence
Non fumatore.
Non-smoker.
Meaning: prefix indicating negation or reversal
Non-ritorno.
No return.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Non mi piace il caffè.
I don't like coffee.
A1: Non ho fame.
I'm not hungry.
A1: Non capisco l'italiano.
I don't understand Italian.
B1: Non sono mai stato in America.
I have never been to America.
B1: Non avevo visto quel film prima di ieri.
I hadn't seen that movie before yesterday.
B1: Non so se verranno alla festa.
I don't know if they will come to the party.
C1: Non sarei mai riuscito a finire questo progetto senza il tuo aiuto.
I would have never been able to finish this project without your help.
C1: Non avrei mai immaginato di diventare un esperto in informatica.
I would have never imagined becoming an expert in computer science.
C2: Nonostante non abbia studiato molto, ha superato l'esame brillantemente.
Despite not having studied much, he passed the exam brilliantly.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, non is a very common and important word. It is used in various contexts such as to negate verbs, adjectives, nouns, and pronouns. For example, 'non voglio' means 'I do not want', 'non bello' means 'not beautiful', and 'non lo so' means 'I don't know'. Non can also be used to form negative questions.
It is important to note that in Italian, non usually comes before the verb it negates. However, there are some exceptions where it can come after the verb. For example, in imperative sentences, non comes after the verb. Additionally, when using compound tenses such as the passato prossimo, non comes before the auxiliary verb.
Non can also be combined with other words to create different meanings. For instance, when combined with mai (never), non mai means 'never'. When combined with più (more), non più means 'no more' or 'not anymore'. When combined with tanto (so much), non tanto means 'not so much'. Understanding how to use non properly is crucial for effectively communicating in Italian.