How to Say ‘He talks, he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about’ in Italian
Parla, non sa di che cazzo parla
ˈpar.la non sa di ke ˈkat.tso ˈpar.la
[ˈpar.la non sa di ke ˈkat.tso ˈpar.la]
💬 Usage Tip: Implies reckless speech, potentially deceptive or misinformed.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Such phrases highlight the value of substantive dialogue in Italy's philosophical traditions.
Phrase Breakdown
Parla
[ˈpar.la]
speaks
The third person singular present form of 'parlare', meaning to speak.
Parla sempre di viaggi.
He always speaks about travels.
Non sa
non sa
Words in this phrase
non
[non]
not
A negation word, used to express the opposite.
Non trovo le chiavi.
I can't find the keys.
sa
[sa]
knows
The third person singular present form of 'sapere', meaning to know.
Non sa dove andare.
He doesn't know where to go.
Di che cazzo
di ke ˈkat.tso
Words in this phrase
di
[di]
of
Used to indicate possession or origin.
Parla di cose importanti.
He speaks of important things.
che
[ke]
what
A question word, used to ask for information.
Che libro leggi?
What book are you reading?
cazzo
[ˈkat.tso]
the hell
A vulgar term used for emphasis or to express frustration.
Non sa di che cazzo si tratta.
He doesn't know what the hell it's about.
parla
[ˈpar.la]
speaks
The third person singular present form of 'parlare', meaning to speak.
Parla sempre di sé.
He always talks about himself.
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