io non pensavo che

I didn't think that

→ io

phrase Rare #21,472

I didn't think that Introduces something the speaker did not expect or believe. It is commonly followed by the subjunctive, as in “Io non pensavo che fosse...” (“I didn't think that he/she was...”).

IT: Io non pensavo che sarebbe stato così difficile.

EN: I didn't think it would be so difficult.

Io non pensavo che Tom e Mary fossero affamati.

I didn't think Tom and Mary were hungry.

Io non pensavo che Tom sarebbe stato così motivato.

I didn't think Tom would be so motivated.

Io non pensavo che Tom avesse la patente di guida.

I didn't think Tom had a driver's license.

Io non pensavo che Tom fosse così confuso.

I didn't think Tom was so confused.

Io non pensavo che qualcuno vivesse ancora in questa casa.

I didn’t think anyone still lived in this house.

Io non pensavo che Tom e Mary avessero paura.

I didn’t think Tom and Mary were afraid.

Io non pensavo che Tom sarebbe stato così irritato.

I didn't think Tom would be so irritated.

Io non pensavo che venisse qualcuno.

I didn’t think anyone would come.

Io non pensavo che Mary fosse la sorella di Tom.

I didn’t think Mary was Tom’s sister.

Io non pensavo che Tom e Mary stessero dormendo.

I didn’t think Tom and Mary were sleeping.

Io non pensavo che Tom avesse la patente.

I didn't think Tom had a driver's license.

Io non pensavo che Tom fosse sveglio.

I didn't think Tom was awake.

Io non pensavo che sarei stata punita.

I didn’t think I would be punished.