How to Say ‘It's not my fault’ in Italian
Non è colpa mia
💬 Usage Tip: Useful phrase to dispute misunderstandings.
🇮🇹 In Italy: While helpful in disputes, use politely to maintain good relations.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Non
[nohn]
Not
Used to negate several tenses.
Non è colpa mia se siamo in ritardo.
It is not my fault if we are late.
è
[ay]
Is
Third person singular of 'to be'.
Non è colpa mia se siamo in ritardo.
It is not my fault if we are late.
colpa
[COAL-pa]
Fault
Responsibility for an accident or misfortune.
Non è colpa mia se siamo in ritardo.
It is not my fault if we are late.
mia
[MEE-ah]
My
Belonging to or associated with the speaker.
Non è colpa mia se siamo in ritardo.
It is not my fault if we are late.
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