Parla, non sa di che cosa parla
He speaks, he doesn't know what he's talking about
Language note: Highlights a common phrase to suggest speaking without understanding.
Culture note: This phrase can be used to critique empty talk, a frequent subject in comedic Italian plays.
Context: You turn to your friend and comment on someone nearby who's speaking about something they seem uninformed about.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Parla
[ˈpar.la]
Talks
To verbally communicate.
Spesso "parla" nelle riunioni importanti.
He often "talks" in important meetings.
non
[non]
Not
Negates a statement or condition.
"Non" capisco perché è successo.
"I do not" understand why it happened.
sa
[sa]
Knows
To be aware of something.
"Sa" la risposta giusta alla domanda.
"She knows" the correct answer to the question.
di
[di]
Of
Expresses possession or belonging.
Un libro "di" storie fantastiche.
A book "of" fantastic stories.
che
[ke]
What
Asking for information specifying something.
"Che" film vuoi vedere?
"What" movie do you want to watch?
cosa
[ˈkɔ.za]
Thing
An object or an item.
Questa "cosa" è interessante.
This "thing" is interesting.
parla
[ˈpar.la]
Talks
To communicate or converse.
"Parla" fluentemente cinque lingue.
"He talks" fluently in five languages.
Phrase Parts
Parla
Non sa
Di che cosa
parla
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