Nobody, nothing, no longer, not yet
Use before the verb for a negative sentence. If or comes after the verb, keep : , . If the negative word comes first, omit : , .
Use for 'no longer / not anymore': . Use for 'not yet': . These are very useful in real conversation.
For invitations to groups, use : or . It can mean everyone or everybody depending on context.
Remember that in natural speech Italian can place after the verb: or . Both are useful patterns at A1.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Nobody is coming. | ||
| Nobody is coming. | ||
| I said nothing / I didn’t say anything. | ||
| I said nothing / I didn’t say anything. | ||
| I no longer live in Rome. | ||
| I no longer live in Rome. | ||
| I haven’t decided yet. | ||
| I haven’t decided yet. | ||
Sabato non può venire nessuno.Nobody can come on Saturday.
Io non ho detto niente a nessuno.I didn't say anything to anyone.
Non lavoro più nella capitale.I no longer work in the capital.
Non ho ancora deciso.I haven't decided yet.
Tutti conoscono il mio nome qui.Everyone knows my name here.
Sei occupato? — No, non più.Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Sei occupata? — No, non più.Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Non c’è niente sul tavolo.There is nothing on the table.
Nessuno conosce il tuo nome lì.Nobody knows your name there.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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Nobody can come on Saturday.
.
I didn't say anything to anyone.
.
I no longer work in the capital.
.
I haven't decided yet.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Sabato non può venire .
Nobody can come on Saturday.
Io non ho detto a nessuno.
I didn't say anything to anyone.
Non lavoro nella capitale.
I no longer work in the capital.
Non ho deciso.
I haven't decided yet.
conoscono il mio nome qui.
Everyone knows my name here.
Sei occupato? — No, non .
Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Sei occupata? — No, non .
Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Non c’è sul tavolo.
There is nothing on the table.
conosce il tuo nome lì.
Nobody knows your name there.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Non lavoro nella capitale.
I no longer work in the capital.
Non ho deciso.
I haven't decided yet.
conoscono il mio nome qui.
Everyone knows my name here.
Sei occupato? — No, non .
Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Sei occupata? — No, non .
Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Non c’è sul tavolo.
There is nothing on the table.
conosce il tuo nome lì.
Nobody knows your name there.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
Nobody can come on Saturday.
I didn't say anything to anyone.
I no longer work in the capital.
I haven't decided yet.
Everyone knows my name here.
Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Are you busy? — No, not anymore.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Nobody can come on Saturday.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
Nobody can come on Saturday.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
I didn't say anything to anyone.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
I didn't say anything to anyone.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
I no longer work in the capital.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
I no longer work in the capital.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
I haven't decided yet.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
I haven't decided yet.
You say:
Use the meaning and Italian pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
