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    Ma dai, non ci credo!

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    casual

    How it works

    This is an idiomatic expression combining several elements. 'Ma dai' is an interjection used to express disbelief, impatience, or to urge someone. 'Non ci credo' is the negative form of 'ci credo' (I believe it), where 'ci' is a pronominal particle referring to 'this' or 'that' (in this context, the situation or statement), and 'credo' is the first-person singular present indicative of 'credere' (to believe).

    Sample sentences

    Ho vinto la lotteria! Ma dai, non ci credo!

    I won the lottery! Oh come on, I don't believe it!

    Ma dai, non ci credo che ti sposi davvero!

    Oh come on, I don't believe you're really getting married!

    Hai finito tutto il lavoro in un'ora? Ma dai, non ci credo!

    You finished all the work in an hour? Oh come on, I don't believe it!

    Quick facts

    usage_note:'Ma dai' can be used alone to express disbelief, impatience, or to encourage someone to do something. 'Non ci credo' alone also expresses disbelief. Together, they intensify the disbelief or surprise.
    literal_translation_breakdown:Ma (but) dai (give/come on, imperative from 'dare') non (not) ci (to it/there) credo (I believe).

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    Ho vinto la lotteria! Ma dai, non ci credo!

    I won the lottery! Oh come on, I don't believe it!

    Ma dai, non ci credo che ti sposi davvero!

    Oh come on, I don't believe you're really getting married!

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