How to Say ‘They don't know what I'm talking about’ in Italian
Loro non sanno di che parlo
LOH-roh nohn SAHN-noh dee keh PAHR-loh
[LOH-roh nohn SAHN-noh dee keh PAHR-loh]
💬 Usage Tip: Watch how 'di che' precedes the verb 'parlo' to link the preposition directly to the topic.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Reflects Italian frustration when not understood, a relatable aspect in their very social culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Loro non sanno
LOH-roh nohn SAHN-noh
Words in this phrase
Loro
[LOH-roh]
They
Used to refer to a group of people.
Loro non sanno di che parlo.
They don't know what I am talking about.
non
[nohn]
not
Used to negate a verb.
Non importa.
It doesn't matter.
sanno
[SAHN-noh]
know
To be aware of something through observation or inquiry.
Sanno la verità dei fatti.
They know the truth of the facts.
Di che parlo
dee keh PAHR-loh
Words in this phrase
di
[dee]
of
Used to indicate possession, origin, or association.
Di cosa stai parlando?
What are you talking about?
che
[keh]
what
Used to refer to specific information.
Che cosa significa?
What does it mean?
parlo
[PAHR-loh]
I speak
To talk or converse about something.
Parlo di cose interessanti.
I speak of interesting things.
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