non fraintendermi

don't misunderstand me

→ non

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don't misunderstand me An informal imperative used to clarify that what you are about to say should not be interpreted incorrectly. Literally, “don't misunderstand me.”

IT: Non fraintendermi, ma preferisco restare a casa.

EN: Don't misunderstand me, but I'd rather stay home.

Però, non fraintendermi.

But don't get me wrong.

— Niente di nuovo sul fronte occidentale (2022)

Non fraintendermi, io adoro Wally.

Don't get me wrong, I love Wally.

— Mulholland Drive (2001)

E non fraintendermi.

And don't get me wrong.

— Dangal (2016)

Non indosso sempre gli stessi vestiti, non fraintendermi.

I don’t always wear the same clothes, don’t get me wrong.

— Decision to Leave (2022)

Non fraintendermi, Tom.

Don't misunderstand me, Tom.

Per piacere, non fraintendermi.

Please, don't misunderstand me.