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How to Say ‘He speaks, he doesn't know what he's talking about’ in Italian

Parla, non sa di che cosa parla

ˈpar.la non sa di ke ˈkɔ.za ˈpar.la

[ˈpar.la non sa di ke ˈkɔ.za ˈpar.la]

💬 Usage Tip: Highlights a common phrase to suggest speaking without understanding.

🇮🇹 In Italy: This phrase can be used to critique empty talk, a frequent subject in comedic Italian plays.

Phrase Breakdown

Parla

[ˈpar.la]

Talks

To verbally communicate.

Example

Spesso "parla" nelle riunioni importanti.

He often "talks" in important meetings.

Non sa

non sa

Words in this phrase

non

[non]

Not

Negates a statement or condition.

Example

"Non" capisco perché è successo.

"I do not" understand why it happened.

sa

[sa]

Knows

To be aware of something.

Example

"Sa" la risposta giusta alla domanda.

"She knows" the correct answer to the question.

Di che cosa

di ke ˈkɔ.za

Words in this phrase

di

[di]

Of

Expresses possession or belonging.

Example

Un libro "di" storie fantastiche.

A book "of" fantastic stories.

che

[ke]

What

Asking for information specifying something.

Example

"Che" film vuoi vedere?

"What" movie do you want to watch?

cosa

[ˈkɔ.za]

Thing

An object or an item.

Example

Questa "cosa" è interessante.

This "thing" is interesting.

parla

[ˈpar.la]

Talks

To communicate or converse.

Example

"Parla" fluentemente cinque lingue.

"He talks" fluently in five languages.

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