Non la disturbi per un gelato.
Don't bother her over an ice cream!
Language note: A humorous juxtaposition that lightens the tone of any argument.
Culture note: Reflects Italians' playful nature, even in serious discussions, with charm and a smile.
Context: Continuing, she insists that the divine should not be troubled over something like ice cream.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Non
[Non]
Not
A word used to make a verb negative.
Non voglio andare.
I do not want to go.
la
[lah]
her
A pronoun used to refer to a female subject in the accusative case.
Non la vedo.
I do not see her.
disturbi
[dee-STUR-bee]
disturb
To interfere with someone's comfort or peace.
Non disturbi il vicino.
Do not disturb the neighbor.
per
[pehr]
for
Used to indicate purpose.
Questo è per te.
This is for you.
un
[oon]
a
An indefinite article used before a singular noun.
Voglio un gelato.
I want an ice cream.
gelato
[jeh-LAH-toh]
ice cream
A sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert.
Il gelato è delizioso.
The ice cream is delicious.
Phrase Parts
Non la disturbi
Per un gelato.
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