Non mi sembra giusto
It doesn't seem fair
Language note: A useful phrase to express disagreement politely.
Context: The learner expresses their dissatisfaction with the explanation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Non
[nohn]
Not
A negation expressing disagreement or contradiction.
Non mi sembra giusto pagare così tanto per il taxi.
It does not seem right to me to pay so much for the taxi.
mi
[mee]
To me
Indicates personal perception or feeling.
Non mi sembra giusto come ha calcolato la tariffa.
It does not seem right to me how he calculated the fare.
sembra
[SEM-brah]
Seems
Gives the impression or appearance of something.
Il prezzo non sembra giusto rispetto alla distanza.
The price does not seem right compared to the distance.
giusto
[JOOS-toh]
Right
Correct or just in a situation.
Non mi sembra giusto che il tassametro segni così tanto.
It does not seem right to me that the meter reads so much.
Phrase Parts
Non mi sembra
Giusto
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