non sapevo

I didn't know

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phrase Common #2,866
I didn't know The subject is “I”; the phrase can also be followed by a clause describing what was unknown.
IT: Non sapevo che abitassi qui.
EN: I didn't know you lived here.

Non sapevo che fare, credevo volesse uccidermi.

I didn't know what to do, I thought he wanted to kill me.

— Il quinto elemento (1997)

Fino a ieri non sapevo nemmeno che fosse lui mio padre.

Until yesterday, I didn't even know he was my father.

— Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Semplicemente non sapevo come esistere da solo.

I simply didn’t know how to exist on my own.

— Together (2025)

Non sapevo dove mandarti la borsa.

I didn't know where to send the bag.

— Tutto su mia madre (1999)

Non sapevo di lui.

I didn’t know about him.

Non sapevo tu fossi così generoso.

I didn't know you were so generous.

— Tumbbad (2018)

Non sapevo quanto veloce Tom fosse.

I didn't know how fast Tom was.

Non sapevo dove andare, capisci?

I didn't know where to go, you know?

— Dal cuore (1998)

Non sapevo se Tom dovesse farlo o meno.

I didn’t know whether Tom was supposed to do it or not.

Non sapevo saremmo usciti a cena.

I didn't know we were going out to dinner.

— Rushmore (1998)

Ma non sapevo da che parte cominciare.

But I didn't know where to start.

— Angeli perduti (1995)

Non sapevo come dirtelo.

I didn't know how to tell you.

— La vita di Adele: Capitoli 1 & 2 (2013)

Non sapevo la risposta.

I didn't know the answer.

Non sapevo dove prendere l'autobus.

I didn’t know where to catch the bus.

Non sapevo avessi un fidanzato.

I didn't know you had a boyfriend.

Volevo scrivere una lettera ma non sapevo da dove cominciare il discorso.

I wanted to write a letter but I didn't know where to start the conversation.

Non sapevo gli importasse così tanto di quella capra.

I didn't know he cared so much about that goat.

— Wicked (2024)

Non sapevo come avvertirlo davanti a tutti.

I didn't know how to warn him in front of everyone.

— The Brutalist (2024)

Non sapevo a chi prenderlo il braccio.

I didn't know whose arm to grab.

— Young Detective Dee - Il risveglio del drago marino (2013)

Non sapevo cos'era successo finché non me lo disse Tom.

I didn't know what had happened until Tom told me.

Non sapevo chi altro chiamare.

I didn't know who else to call.

— Material Love (2025)

Non sapevo fosse la vostra colazione.

I didn't know that was your breakfast.

— Kiki - Consegne a domicilio (1989)

Non sapevo fosse malato.

I didn't know he was sick.

L'ho chiamato soltanto perché non sapevo chi altri chiamare.

I only called him because I didn’t know who else to call.

Non sapevo di aver bisogno di un permesso.

I didn't know I needed permission.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Non sapevo avesse delle allergie.

I didn’t know they had allergies.

Io avrei voluto dirgli qualche cosa, ma non sapevo.

I would have liked to say something to him, but I didn’t know what.

Non sapevo nemmeno che lo facessero, verde.

I didn't even know they made it in green.

— L'uomo che venne dalla Terra (2007)

Non sapevo se fosse una trappola.

I didn't know whether it was a trap.

— Bullet Train (2022)

È una cosa che succede anche a me, però non sapevo come dirla.

That happens to me too, but I didn’t know how to put it.

— Il postino (1994)

Non sapevo la sua taglia.

I didn’t know their size.

— Il quinto elemento (1997)

Non sapevo di trovare anche voi qui, benvenuti.

I didn't know I'd find you here too, welcome.

— Essi vivono (1988)

Non sapevo cosa stesse succedendo, e mi sono bloccato.

I didn't know what was happening, and I froze.

— Together (2025)

Non sapevo più cosa fare!

I didn't know what to do anymore!

— Le invasioni barbariche (2003)

Tom ha fatto molte domande a cui non sapevo rispondere.

Tom asked many questions that I didn’t know how to answer.

Scusa, non sapevo foste così intimi.

Sorry, I didn’t know you two were so close.

— C'era una volta a… Hollywood (2019)

Non sapevo cos'altro fare, quindi me ne sono semplicemente andato.

I didn’t know what else to do, so I simply left.

Non sapevo come mi avrebbe accolto mio padre, ma l'avrei scoperto presto.

I didn’t know how my father would receive me, but I would soon find out.

— Happy Together (1997)

Non sapevo neanche fossi psichiatra.

I didn't even know you were a psychiatrist.

— Suspiria (1977)

C'era molto che non sapevo su Tom.

There was a lot I didn’t know about Tom.

Non sapevo nemmeno come si facessero i libri nuovi.

I didn't even know how new books were made.

Non sapevo quale fosse il mio scopo nella vita.

I didn't know what my purpose in life was.

— I Swear (2025)

Non sapevo questo all'epoca.

I didn't know that at the time.

Non sapevo di cosa fosse capace.

I didn't know what he was capable of.

— Material Love (2025)

Non sapevo del suo piano.

I didn't know about his plan.

Non sapevo bene come rispondere.

I wasn't quite sure how to respond.

E non sapevo quanto ti interessasse, tesorino.

And I didn't know how much you cared, darling.

— I Tenenbaum (2001)

Non sapevo della merda per le scale.

I didn't know about the shit on the stairs.

— Aquarius (2016)

Ma, allora, non sapevo quanto so ora e che lui ancora ignora.

But back then, I didn’t know as much as I do now, and he still doesn’t.

— Contrattempo (2017)

Non sapevo fossi venuto.

I didn't know you had come.

Onestamente, Mamma, non sapevo nemmeno che saresti stata qui.

Honestly, Mom, I didn't even know you'd be here.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Non sapevo dell'incidente.

I didn't know about the accident.

Perché non sapevo cos'era.

Because I didn't know what it was.

— Tesis (1996)

Non sapevo se e quando l'avrei rivisto.

I didn't know if or when I would see him again.

— Happy Together (1997)

Stavo andando a casa tranquillo, non sapevo niente.

I was heading home, minding my own business. I had no idea.

— The Monster (1994)

Non sapevo esistessero simili punizioni.

I didn't know such punishments existed.

— I guardiani della notte (2004)

Questo perché non sapevo neanche com'era fatto il tuo viso.

That's because I didn't even know what your face looked like.

— Lady Vendetta (2005)

Semplicemente non sapevo.

I just didn't know.

— Laurence Anyways e il desiderio di una donna... (2012)

Per tanto tempo non sapevo chi fossi.

For a long time I didn't know who I was.

— I Swear (2025)

Non sapevo perché finché non ti ho conosciuto.

I didn't know why until I met you.

— Spider-Man - Un nuovo universo (2018)

Non sapevo di avere una scelta.

I didn't know I had a choice.

— War Machine (2026)

Non sapevo di avere una balia attaccata alle palle.

I didn't know I had a nanny attached to my balls.

— Bullet Train (2022)

Non sapevo fosse possibile.

I didn’t know it was possible.

Non sapevo bene cosa aspettarmi.

I wasn't sure what to expect.

— Laurence Anyways e il desiderio di una donna... (2012)

Capì che non sapevo cosa intendesse.

He realized I didn’t know what he meant.

Non sapevo niente.

I didn't know anything.

Non sapevo questa cosa!

I didn't know that!

Non sapevo avessi famiglia.

I didn't know you had a family.

— Carandiru (2003)

Non sapevo quanto.

I didn’t know how much.

— People we meet on vacation - Un amore in vacanza (2026)

Non sapevo molto su di lei.

I didn’t know much about her.

Non sapevo di loro.

I didn't know about them.

Non sapevo del tuo piano.

I didn't know about your plan.

Non sapevo foste critica d'arte.

I didn't know you were an art critic.

— Ritratto della giovane in fiamme (2019)

Non sapevo dove andare, che fare.

I didn't know where to go, what to do.

— Don Juan DeMarco - Maestro d'amore (1994)

Non sapevo foste andate a letto.

I didn't know you went to bed.

— La ragazza d'autunno (2019)

Non sapevo come l'avresti presa.

I didn't know how you'd take it.

— Mangiare bere uomo donna (1994)

Non sapevo fossero tornati.

I didn't know they were back.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Ed è una sensazione che non sapevo nemmeno esistesse.

And it's a feeling I didn't even know existed.

— The Smashing Machine (2025)

Non sapevo di Mary.

I didn't know about Mary.

— L'uomo che venne dalla Terra (2007)

Non sapevo a chi dirlo, ti ho chiamato.

I didn't know who to tell, so I called you.

— Tre colori - Film blu (1993)

Non sapevo avessi un moroso.

I didn’t know you had a boyfriend.

Rideva di me e non sapevo perché.

He was laughing at me, and I didn’t know why.

Le ho tirato addosso questo stronzetto, ma non sapevo fosse la sua.

I threw this little shit at her, but I didn't know it was hers.

— C'era una volta a… Hollywood (2019)

Ci conosciamo da molto tempo, ma non sapevo nulla di lei.

We've known each other for a long time, but I didn't know anything about her.

— Solaris (1972)

Non sapevo avessi una sorella, Johannes.

I didn't know you had a sister, Johannes.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Non sapevo nemmeno dove trovare un’idea.

I didn’t even know where to find an idea.

La tua amicizia mi ha aperto porte che non sapevo esistessero.

Your friendship has opened doors for me that I didn't know existed.

Non sapevo cos'altro fare.

I didn't know what else to do.

— Bahubali: The Beginning (2015)

Non sapevo fossi tornata.

I didn't know you were back.

— Durante la tormenta (2018)

Wow, non sapevo avesse questo talento.

Wow, I didn't know he had this talent.

— La Forma della Voce (2016)

Semplicemente non sapevo che fare.

I simply didn't know what to do.

Scusi, non sapevo fosse in classe.

Sorry, I didn't know you were in class.

— L'attimo fuggente (1989)

Non sapevo, che avrei creato tanta sofferenza.

I didn't know I would cause so much suffering.

— Mangiare bere uomo donna (1994)

Non sapevo niente, figlia mia, e non potevo immaginare.

I knew nothing, my daughter, and I could not imagine.

— Volver - Tornare (2006)

Non sapevo ne avesse uno.

I didn't know he had one.

— Elephant (2003)

Saba, non sapevo ci fossi anche tu.

Saba, I didn't know you were there too.

— Y tu mamá también - Anche tua madre (2001)

Non sapevo dove mi stava portando Tom.

I didn’t know where Tom was taking me.

Semplicemente non sapevo che dire.

I simply didn’t know what to say.

Non sapevo nemmeno di avere preso il tè.

I didn't even know I had tea.

— Father Mother Sister Brother (2025)

Non sapevo servisse un abito per giocare a ping pong.

I didn't know you needed a suit to play ping pong.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Non sapevo più che fare!

I didn't know what to do anymore!

— Weathering with You - La ragazza del tempo (2019)

Non sapevo tu fossi malato.

I didn't know you were sick.

— Arrietty - Il mondo segreto sotto il pavimento (2010)

Non sapevo nulla di lei.

I didn't know anything about her.

— Hong Kong Express (1994)

Non sapevo quello che disse Tom.

I didn't know what Tom said.

Fino all'altro giorno non sapevo nemmeno che fossi divorziata!

Until the other day, I didn't even know you were divorced!

— The Big Sick - Il matrimonio si può evitare... l'amore no (2017)

Chiedo scusa, non sapevo.

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

— Il gattopardo (1963)

Non sapevo chi chiamare.

I didn't know who to call.

— Barfi! (2012)

Non sapevo di essere stato invitato.

I didn't know I had been invited.