How to Say ‘It doesn't seem’ in Italian
Non mi sembra
nohn mee sehm-brah
[nohn mee sehm-brah]
💬 Usage Tip: Expresses doubt or disagreement.
Phrase Breakdown
Non
[nohn]
not
Used to make a statement negative.
Non voglio pagare tanto.
I don't want to pay so much.
mi
[mee]
to me
Indicates an action or feeling affecting the speaker.
Mi sembra troppo caro.
It seems too expensive to me.
sembra
[sehm-brah]
seems
Appears to be; gives a certain impression.
Non mi sembra giusto pagare tanto.
It doesn't seem right to pay so much.
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