뜻
Stating you are busy.
문화적 배경
Saying 'Non ho tempo' is often accompanied by a specific gesture: tapping the wrist where a watch would be, even if you aren't wearing one. In Milan, 'Non ho tempo' is a standard professional response. It's less about being rude and more about the high value placed on efficiency. In the South, 'Non ho tempo' might be met with a smile and a 'Ma dai, un caffè si prende sempre!' (Come on, there's always time for a coffee!), reflecting a more relaxed social pace. Younger generations use 'Non ho tempo' to describe 'burnout' or the feeling of being overwhelmed by social media and study commitments.
Softening the blow
Add 'Mi dispiace' (I'm sorry) before 'non ho tempo' to sound much more polite.
The Silent H
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'ho'. If you do, Italians might not understand you or think you're saying 'o' (or).
뜻
Stating you are busy.
Softening the blow
Add 'Mi dispiace' (I'm sorry) before 'non ho tempo' to sound much more polite.
The Silent H
Never pronounce the 'h' in 'ho'. If you do, Italians might not understand you or think you're saying 'o' (or).
Using 'Proprio'
Insert 'proprio' (Non ho proprio tempo) to sound like a native who is genuinely overwhelmed.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing verb 'to have' in the correct form.
Scusa, io non ___ tempo oggi.
The subject is 'io' (I), so the correct conjugation of 'avere' is 'ho'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I don't have time to study'?
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'Di' + infinitive is the standard construction for this expression.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are running to catch a bus and someone stops you.
This is the most appropriate and common response when in a rush.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vuoi venire al cinema? B: Mi piacerebbe, ma purtroppo ___.
Contextually, 'I don't have time' is the only logical excuse for not going to the cinema.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Scusa, io non ___ tempo oggi.
The subject is 'io' (I), so the correct conjugation of 'avere' is 'ho'.
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'Di' + infinitive is the standard construction for this expression.
You are running to catch a bus and someone stops you.
This is the most appropriate and common response when in a rush.
A: Vuoi venire al cinema? B: Mi piacerebbe, ma purtroppo ___.
Contextually, 'I don't have time' is the only logical excuse for not going to the cinema.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It can be if said abruptly. Adding 'Scusa' or 'Mi dispiace' makes it perfectly acceptable.
Technically yes, but it sounds like you are talking about a specific time (like 'the time' to do a specific task), not general busyness.
'Non ho tempo' focuses on the clock; 'Sono occupato' focuses on your current activity.
Use the passato prossimo: 'Non ho avuto tempo'.
In texting, people might just say 'No tempo' or 'Troppo lavoro'.
Use 'di' for verbs (tempo di correre) and 'per' for nouns (tempo per un caffè).
Yes, but be specific about why you didn't have time to show you prioritize well.
Not exactly. 'Ho fretta' means you are in a rush. 'Non ho tempo' means your schedule is full.
'Non ho tempo per te'. Warning: this is very aggressive!
Yes, 'il tempo' is always masculine.
관련 표현
Sono occupato
synonymI am busy
Ho fretta
similarI am in a hurry
Perdere tempo
contrastTo waste time
Prendere tempo
builds onTo stall / To take time
