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How to Say ‘It is not’ in Italian

Non è

💬 Usage Tip: Basic negation in Italian.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Non

[non]

Not

A negation used to indicate the absence, denial, or contradiction of something.

Example

Non è possibile pagare con carta.

It is not possible to pay with a card.

è

[eh]

Is

The third person singular present of 'to be', indicating a state or condition.

Example

Il tassista ha detto che non è accettabile.

The taxi driver said it is not acceptable.

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