Non la disturbi
Do not bother her
Language note: 'Non' precedes the verb as in most negatives, 'la' is a feminine pronoun.
Culture note: Discreetness regarding religious figures respects Italian cultural norms.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Non
[nohn]
Not
Used for negation in commands or requests.
Non la disturbi mentre lavora.
Don't disturb her while she works.
la
[lah]
her
'La' is a feminine direct object pronoun, meaning 'her' or 'it'.
Non la chiamare ora.
Don't call her now.
disturbi
[dee-STOOR-bee]
disturb
To interrupt or bother someone.
Non disturbi la quiete.
Do not disturb the peace.
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