non ne posso più
I can't take it anymore; I've had enough
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/non ne ˈpɔs.so pju/
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Cultural Note
This is one of the most common expressions of emotional exhaustion or frustration in spoken Italian. The 'ne' is a pronoun meaning 'of it' and is essential to the phrase. Italians use this expression frequently in daily life, from minor annoyances to genuine exasperation.
📝 Example Sentences
Non ne posso più di questa situazione!
I can't take this situation anymore!
Non ne posso più, ho bisogno di una pausa.
I've had enough, I need a break.
Non ne poteva più del rumore.
He couldn't stand the noise anymore.