non oggi
/non ˈɔd.d͡ʒi/word by word
The English phrase "not today" is translated into Italian as non oggi.
non oggi is used to state that an action or event will not take place on the current day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the negation non (not) and the adverb oggi (today).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /non ˈɔd.dʒi/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word oggi is used in the common Italian expression oggi per domani, which describes something that is promised for tomorrow but is likely to be delayed indefinitely.
- Italians may accompany a phrase like non oggi with a slight shrug of the shoulders and a tilt of the head to signal a reluctant refusal.
- The word oggi is central to the Italian concept of l'oggi, referring to the modern era or the contemporary world rather than just the current twenty four hour period.
Examples in context
- Ti aspettavo domani, non oggi.I was expecting you tomorrow, not today.Tatoeba #13855294 by Nuel, translation #13855293 by Nuel
- Tom lo farà, ma probabilmente non oggi.Tom will do that, but probably not today.Tatoeba #6932114 by Guybrush88, translation #6124567 by CK
- Ti insegnerò a programmare, ma non oggi.I will teach you to program, but not today.Tatoeba #1546152 by Guybrush88, translation #1493434 by CM
- Ciao Giulia, hai tempo per una passeggiata? Oggi no, ho troppo da fare.Hi Giulia, do you have time for a walk? Not today, I have too much to do.
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Example conversation
Sofia asks Matteo if he wants to go for a walk.
- MatteoSofia, vuoi andare a fare una passeggiata?Sofia, do you want to go for a walk?
- SofiaNo grazie, non oggi.No thanks, not today.
- MatteoSei troppo stanca?Are you too tired?
- SofiaSì, preferisco restare a casa.Yes, I prefer to stay home.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (non, oggi) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
