What does non in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word non in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use non in Italian.

The word non in Italian means not, not, not, not, non, never look a gift horse in the mouth, I can do no more., to the max, to the maximum extent, without stopping, now let's not go over the top, you can't rule the heart, It never rains, it pours., allegro ma non troppo, don't shoot the messenger, supposing that, assuming that, Be that as it may, unrequited love, there is no love without suffering, even if not compulsory, money order, have the means but not the knowhow, Something isn't quite right, There's something fishy going on, Something smells fishy, not give a s*** about someone, its bark is worse than its bite, Let's hope it doesn't become a habit, Let's hope someone doesn't make a habit out of it., As long as you don't make a habit of it, As long as it doesn't become a regular thing., The early bird gets the worm., Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today., A leopard can't change its spots., Look who the cat dragged in!, Long time no see!, So you didn't fall off the face of the earth!, No pain, no gain, Nothing ventured nothing gained, as you sow, so you shall reap, this doesn't change the fact that, nonetheless, the fact remains, this does not exclude the possibility that, forget it, never mind, As if that were not enough, not to be missed, it's been ages since we last spoke!, it's been so long since we've heard from each other!, deaf and dumb (about a specific topic), When pigs are butchered, nothing is wasted, you cannot do any more, you cannot do any more than that, where the sun doesn't shine, by and no later than, fear no rivals, it doesn't matter, shortly, soon, buses don't pass often, he's missing some screws, the figures don't add up, money can't buy happiness, money doesn't grow on trees, it's not the right time, it's not worth the trouble, it's not worth the hassle, a leopard can't change its spots, you never forget your first kiss, there is no problem, the problem does not present itself, the argument is flawless, you can't argue with this reasoning, it's no coincidence, the penalty was not justified, there's a trick but you can't see it, in no time, in no time at all, back when no one would have imagined, unauthorized entrance, request for non-violence, call for non-violence, I have nothing to do with this, the habit doesn't make the monk, You can't judge a book by its cover., you cannot buy class, the ball didn't go in, the ball didn't cross the line, being professional isn't worth it, better safe than sorry, your opinion doesn't count, truth is never one-sided, Laura is not here, Laura is not there, Laura is gone., that's not exactly how it is, things don't always go the way we want them to, there are more suprises in store, free not to believe, unmarked boundary where navigation is prohibited, unmarked safe water limit, don't make me laugh!, I wouldn't even dream of it, you don't say!, don't even mention it, you're very welcome, do no evil, fear no evil, unconsummated marriage, non-conventional medicine, better not to dwell on it, better not to think about it too much, nonferrous metal, non-invasive methodology, moderate, but not too much, there's no better time, nothing to do about it!, not by chance, show no sign of decreasing, unauthorized personnel, not yet, to be off-beat, not go anywhere, be stuck, have nothing go right, have nothing go right, as soon as, not take advantage of, not open your mouth, not give up easily. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word non

not

avverbio (nega quanto espresso da un verbo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Non voglio parlarne.
I do not want to talk about it.

not

avverbio (usato nelle contrapposizioni)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Non sarà caldo ma neanche freddo.
It will be neither hot or cold.

not

avverbio (interrogative: chiede conferma)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Non mi avevi detto che eri già arrivato?
Did you not tell me that you'd already arrived? / Didn't you tell me that you'd already arrived?

not

avverbio (usato nelle litoti)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
È stata una vittoria non facile.
It was hardly an easy victory.

non

avverbio (usato nei prefissi)

(prefix: Added to front of word stem--for example, unsaid = un+said.)
Il braille è una scrittura per non vedenti.
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. Non-Jews do not practice Passover.

never look a gift horse in the mouth

(espressione idiomatica) (idiom)

I can do no more.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

to the max, to the maximum extent, without stopping

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. He was laughing to the max when he fell off the chair.

now let's not go over the top

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

you can't rule the heart

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

It never rains, it pours.

allegro ma non troppo

(music)

don't shoot the messenger

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

supposing that, assuming that

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Be that as it may

unrequited love

sostantivo maschile

Franco soffre per il suo amore non corrisposto.
Franco is suffering from unrequited love.

there is no love without suffering

verbo intransitivo (in amore si soffre sempre un po')

even if not compulsory

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

money order

have the means but not the knowhow

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Something isn't quite right, There's something fishy going on, Something smells fishy

(something doesn't make sense)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

not give a s*** about someone

(vulgar way to say you don't care)

I know we broke up, but that doesn't mean I don't give a shit about him anymore.

its bark is worse than its bite

(figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Let's hope it doesn't become a habit, Let's hope someone doesn't make a habit out of it.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

As long as you don't make a habit of it, As long as it doesn't become a regular thing.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

The early bird gets the worm.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

A leopard can't change its spots.

(People don't change.)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Look who the cat dragged in!, Long time no see!, So you didn't fall off the face of the earth!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

No pain, no gain, Nothing ventured nothing gained

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

as you sow, so you shall reap

this doesn't change the fact that, nonetheless, the fact remains

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

this does not exclude the possibility that

forget it, never mind

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Come non detto: mi rimangio tutto quello che pensavo di te.
Forget it: I take back everything I said.

As if that were not enough

locuzione avverbiale (ad ulteriore danno)

not to be missed

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's been ages since we last spoke!, it's been so long since we've heard from each other!

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

deaf and dumb (about a specific topic)

When pigs are butchered, nothing is wasted

(literal translation)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

you cannot do any more, you cannot do any more than that

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

where the sun doesn't shine

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

by and no later than

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (data, orario: limite massimo)

fear no rivals

it doesn't matter

shortly, soon

buses don't pass often

he's missing some screws

the figures don't add up

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Qui i conti non tornano: chi è che se ne sta approfittando?

money can't buy happiness

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

money doesn't grow on trees

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's not the right time

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's not worth the trouble, it's not worth the hassle

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

a leopard can't change its spots

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

you never forget your first kiss

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

there is no problem, the problem does not present itself

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

the argument is flawless, you can't argue with this reasoning

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's no coincidence

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

the penalty was not justified

(sports)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

there's a trick but you can't see it

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

in no time, in no time at all

locuzione avverbiale (idiomatico (rapidamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

back when no one would have imagined

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

unauthorized entrance

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

request for non-violence, call for non-violence

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

I have nothing to do with this

the habit doesn't make the monk

(literally)

You can't judge a book by its cover.

(idiomatico (le apparenze spesso ingannano) (Figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

you cannot buy class

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La classe non è acqua e persone eleganti come lei sono difficili da trovare.
You cannot buy class and elegant people like her are hard to come by.

the ball didn't go in, the ball didn't cross the line

being professional isn't worth it

(informal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

better safe than sorry

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

your opinion doesn't count

Look, your opinion on this matter is not worth tuppence.

truth is never one-sided

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Laura is not here, Laura is not there, Laura is gone.

that's not exactly how it is

things don't always go the way we want them to

there are more suprises in store

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

free not to believe

unmarked boundary where navigation is prohibited

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

unmarked safe water limit

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

don't make me laugh!

I wouldn't even dream of it

you don't say!

interiezione (ironico, sarcastico (finto stupore) (not surprised)

"Carlo ha perso di nuovo le chiavi di casa". "Ma non mi dire!".
"Carlo has lost the house keys again". "You don't say!"

don't even mention it, you're very welcome

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

do no evil, fear no evil

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

unconsummated marriage

non-conventional medicine

better not to dwell on it, better not to think about it too much

nonferrous metal

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

non-invasive methodology

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

moderate, but not too much

(musical)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

there's no better time

nothing to do about it!

not by chance

locuzione avverbiale (per uno scopo preciso)

show no sign of decreasing

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

unauthorized personnel

(US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

not yet

locuzione avverbiale (non per il momento)

to be off-beat

not go anywhere

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

be stuck

have nothing go right

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

have nothing go right

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

as soon as

congiunzione (quando, nel momento in cui)

not take advantage of

(non trarre vantaggio da [qlcs])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not open your mouth

not give up easily

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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