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stia scherzando

is joking

→ stare
phrase Rare #33,699
is joking Used in a clause after expressions of doubt, belief, or opinion; the subject is understood from context.
IT: Penso che Maria stia scherzando.
EN: I think Maria is joking.

Credi che stia scherzando, cazzo?

Do you think I'm fucking kidding?

— Control (2007)

Credi che stia scherzando?

Do you think I'm joking?

— Ratatouille (2007)

Non credo che stia scherzando, ha un'aria molto seria.

I don't think he's joking, he looks very serious.

Non pensi che io stia scherzando.

You don't think I'm joking.

Pensa che io stia scherzando?

Do you think I'm joking?

Pensa che stia scherzando?

Do you think he’s joking?

Penso che Tom stia scherzando.

I think Tom is joking.