How to Say ‘Don't bother her over an ice cream!’ in Italian
Non la disturbi per un gelato.
Non lah dee-STUR-bee pehr oon jeh-LAH-toh
[Non lah dee-STUR-bee pehr oon jeh-LAH-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: A humorous juxtaposition that lightens the tone of any argument.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Reflects Italians' playful nature, even in serious discussions, with charm and a smile.
Phrase Breakdown
Non la disturbi
Non lah dee-STUR-bee
Words in this phrase
Non
[Non]
Not
A word used to make a verb negative.
Non voglio andare.
I do not want to go.
la
[lah]
her
A pronoun used to refer to a female subject in the accusative case.
Non la vedo.
I do not see her.
disturbi
[dee-STUR-bee]
disturb
To interfere with someone's comfort or peace.
Non disturbi il vicino.
Do not disturb the neighbor.
Per un gelato.
pehr oon jeh-LAH-toh
Words in this phrase
per
[pehr]
for
Used to indicate purpose.
Questo è per te.
This is for you.
un
[oon]
a
An indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Voglio un gelato.
I want an ice cream.
gelato
[jeh-LAH-toh]
ice cream
A sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert.
Il gelato è delizioso.
The ice cream is delicious.
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