How to Say ‘Does not know’ in Italian
Non sa
non sah
[non sah]
💬 Usage Tip: Used to indicate a lack of knowledge or certainty.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Admitting 'non sa' can be seen as humility or lack of preparation, depending on context.
Phrase Breakdown
Non
[non]
Not
A negation word, used to express the opposite.
Non voglio andare a scuola.
I don't want to go to school.
sa
[sah]
knows
The third person singular present form of 'sapere', meaning to know.
Lui non sa la risposta.
He doesn't know the answer.
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