Bedeutung
Expressing that something is morally wrong.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The character Calimero, a small black chick, is famous for the catchphrase 'È un'ingiustizia, però!' (It's an injustice, though!). This has made protesting unfairness a bit of a cultural meme. Hand gestures often accompany this phrase. A common one is the 'hand purse' (fingertips together) shaken towards the person responsible for the injustice. Students often use this phrase to protest grades. Italian teachers value 'merito' (merit), but students often appeal to 'giustizia' if they feel the workload is uneven. The 'Moviola' (slow-motion replay) in soccer is the ultimate judge of what is 'giusto'. Fans will spend hours debating a single 'non è giusto' moment.
Use for errors too
If your change is wrong at a shop, say 'Il resto non è giusto.'
Avoid 'Fiera'
Never use 'fiera' to mean fair/just. It's a common English-speaker trap!
Bedeutung
Expressing that something is morally wrong.
Use for errors too
If your change is wrong at a shop, say 'Il resto non è giusto.'
Avoid 'Fiera'
Never use 'fiera' to mean fair/just. It's a common English-speaker trap!
Add 'Proprio'
Say 'Non è proprio giusto!' to sound more like a native speaker when you're really annoyed.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the missing word.
Non ___ giusto!
The phrase uses the verb 'essere' (to be) in the third person singular.
Which phrase means 'It's not fair'?
Choose the correct translation.
'Non è giusto' is the standard expression for unfairness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tu hai tre pizze, io zero!' B: '___'
The situation describes an unfair distribution of pizza.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Il conto non è giusto'?
'Il conto' means 'the bill', which is found at a restaurant.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Giusto vs. Sbagliato
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenNon ___ giusto!
The phrase uses the verb 'essere' (to be) in the third person singular.
Choose the correct translation.
'Non è giusto' is the standard expression for unfairness.
A: 'Tu hai tre pizze, io zero!' B: '___'
The situation describes an unfair distribution of pizza.
When would you say 'Il conto non è giusto'?
'Il conto' means 'the bill', which is found at a restaurant.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, but 'È sbagliato' or 'Non è corretto' is more common for technical errors.
It can be. It's better to say 'Non mi sembra corretto' to be more polite.
The opposite is 'È giusto' (It's fair/right).
Only if it's describing a specific feminine noun, like 'La risposta non è giusta.' As an impersonal 'It's not fair,' it stays 'giusto'.
'Non ci sta' is more informal/slang and implies 'I don't accept this situation.'
Constantly! It's a staple of Italian drama and comedy.
Some young Italians might use 'fair' because of English influence, but 'giusto' is 100% better.
Use 'Non è giusto che...' followed by the subjunctive mood.
Only if the portion size is unfair. If the taste is bad, use 'Non è buono'.
'Giusto' is general fairness; 'equo' is technical equity/balance.
Verwandte Redewendungen
È un'ingiustizia
synonymIt's an injustice
Non è corretto
similarIt's not correct
Non è equo
specialized formIt's not equitable
È sbagliato
similarIt's wrong
Hai ragione
contrastYou are right
