non c'è da stupirsi
The English phrase "no wonder" can be translated into Italian as non c'è da stupirsi.
non c'è da stupirsi is used to express that a particular fact is not surprising due to a specific reason.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "there is no [reason] to be surprised".
How does it change in a sentence?
When you follow non c'è da stupirsi with a clause, you typically use the conjunction che (that). This conjunction usually triggers the use of the subjunctive mood (congiuntivo) in the verb that follows.
Did you know?
- In spoken Italian, the phrase non c'è da stupirsi is often accompanied by a shrug of the shoulders or a palms-up gesture to emphasize the obviousness of the situation.
- The verb stupirsi comes from the Latin stupere, which meant to be struck senseless or stunned, rather than just feeling curious.
- You can also say non è un caso to mean 'it is no wonder', which literally translates to 'it is no coincidence'.
Examples in context
- Non c'è da stupirsi che sia morto giovane.No wonder he died young.This sentence shows how to use non c'è da stupirsi to discuss a person's death.Tatoeba #3740792 by Guybrush88, translation #2024825 by Wassim
- Non c'è da stupirsi che sia così arrabbiato.No wonder he is so angry.This sentence demonstrates the phrase when describing someone's anger.Tatoeba #5098691 by Guybrush88, translation #284044 by CM
- Non c'è da stupirsi che lui abbia rifiutato la tua offerta.No wonder he refused your offer.This sentence illustrates the phrase in the context of a refused offer.Tatoeba #11249260 by jacopofar, translation #283564 by CM
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are talking about the heavy traffic in the city.
- GiuliaC'è molto traffico oggi.There is a lot of traffic today.
- MatteoC'è uno sciopero dei mezzi pubblici.There is a public transport strike.
- GiuliaAh, non c'è da stupirsi.Ah, no wonder.
- MatteoSì, è ovvio.Yes, it's obvious.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
