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How to say “I do not know.” in Italian
The Italian for “I do not know.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Vorrei un tavolo per due.
I would like a table for two.
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Start freeI do not know.
Non lo so.
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Non lo so.
I do not know.
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Italian words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday Italian words and sentences.
- Where are you from?Di dove sei?
- I am from the United States.Vengo dagli Stati Uniti.
- Do you speak English?Parli inglese?
- I do not understand.Non capisco.
- Can you repeat that, please?Puoi ripetere, per favore?
- Please speak more slowly.Parla più lentamente, per favore.
- Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Scusi, dov'è il bagno?
- Where is the train station?Dov'è la stazione?
- How much does this cost?Quanto costa questo?
- I would like a coffee, please.Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
- I would like a table for two.Vorrei un tavolo per due.
- The bill, please.Il conto, per favore.
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“I do not know.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak Italian guides. Browse every Italian word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I do not know.” in Italian?
“I do not know.” in Italian is “Non lo so.”.
What does “Non lo so.” mean in English?
“Non lo so.” is Italian for “I do not know.”.
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