pensava che io fossi

thought that I was

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phrase Rare #39,289
thought that I was Used to report someone’s past belief or opinion, followed by the subjunctive in Italian.
IT: Pensava che io fossi pronto.
EN: He thought that I was ready.

Il direttore pensava che io fossi d'accordo con la banda dei Randagi.

The director thought that I agreed with the Randagi gang.

— City of God (2002)

Lui pensava che io fossi stupido.

He thought I was stupid.

Disse che pensava che io fossi divertente.

He said he thought I was funny.

Lei pensava che io fossi un dottore.

She thought I was a doctor.

Ha detto che pensava che io fossi pigra.

He said he thought I was lazy.