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How to Say ‘Because they won't give them to you.’ in Italian

Perché non ve li danno.

💬 Usage Tip: 'Non ve li danno' is a future impossibility, reinforcing the dramatic warning.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Reflects the playful yet firm tone of Italian instructions in games.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Perché

[per-KEH]

Because

Indicating reason or cause for something.

Example

Non può venire perché è al lavoro.

He can't come because he's at work.

non

[noh]

not

Used to refuse or indicate negation.

Example

Non è giusto che accada.

It's not right for it to happen.

ve

[veh]

to you

Used to refer to the person or people being spoken to.

Example

Ve ho dato dei soldi per la spesa.

I have given you money for the groceries.

li

[lee]

them

Used to refer to things previously mentioned.

Example

Li ho messi nella dispensa.

I placed them in the pantry.

danno

[DAH-noh]

give

To freely transfer the possession of something.

Example

Non li danno a nessuno oggi.

They will not give them to anyone today.

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