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How to say “I do not understand.” in Italian
The Italian for “I do not understand.”, 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 understand.
Non capisco.
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Non capisco.
I do not understand.
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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.
- My name is Anna.Mi chiamo Anna.
- What is your name?Come ti chiami?
- Nice to meet you.Piacere di conoscerti.
- Where are you from?Di dove sei?
- I am from the United States.Vengo dagli Stati Uniti.
- Do you speak English?Parli inglese?
- Can you repeat that, please?Puoi ripetere, per favore?
- Please speak more slowly.Parla più lentamente, per favore.
- I do not know.Non lo so.
- 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?
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How do you say “I do not understand.” in Italian?
“I do not understand.” in Italian is “Non capisco.”.
What does “Non capisco.” mean in English?
“Non capisco.” is Italian for “I do not understand.”.
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