意味
To manage without something.
文化的背景
The phrase is often used to discuss the 'sacred' habits of Italian life, like the daily espresso or the Sunday family lunch. To say you can 'fare a meno' of these is often seen as a sign of great willpower or, conversely, a lack of 'Italianness'. In the South, hospitality is so strong that a guest saying 'ne faccio a meno' when offered food might be met with playful insistence. It's often a polite first refusal before eventually accepting. In cities like Milan, the phrase is frequently used in the context of 'smart working' and technology. It reflects the fast-paced lifestyle where people feel they cannot 'fare a meno' of high-speed internet and digital tools. Classic Neorealist films often depict characters who have to 'fare a meno' of everything due to poverty. This historical context gives the phrase a weight of resilience and survival.
Master the 'Ne'
Using 'Ne faccio a meno' instead of repeating the noun is the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Don't forget the 'DI'
If you follow the phrase with a verb, you MUST include 'di'. 'Non posso fare a meno ridere' is a very common learner error.
意味
To manage without something.
Master the 'Ne'
Using 'Ne faccio a meno' instead of repeating the noun is the fastest way to sound like a native speaker.
Don't forget the 'DI'
If you follow the phrase with a verb, you MUST include 'di'. 'Non posso fare a meno ridere' is a very common learner error.
Polite Refusals
Use 'Ne faccio a meno' to politely decline something extra (like dessert or a bag at a shop) without sounding rude.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'fare a meno di' and the necessary articles.
Non posso ________ (coffee) la mattina.
We need the infinitive 'fare' after 'posso' and the articulated preposition 'del' (di + il).
Which sentence correctly uses the pronominal form?
Hai dimenticato il sale? No, ...
'Ne' replaces 'del sale' and must come before the verb in this context.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Ti è piaciuto il film? B: Sì, non ________ ridere per tutto il tempo!
The past tense 'ho potuto' is needed because the film is over, and 'di' is required before the infinitive 'ridere'.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
1. 'Ne faccio a meno.' 2. 'Non posso farne a meno.'
The negative 'non posso' indicates an inability to stop, while the positive 'faccio a meno' indicates a successful omission.
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4 問題Non posso ________ (coffee) la mattina.
We need the infinitive 'fare' after 'posso' and the articulated preposition 'del' (di + il).
Hai dimenticato il sale? No, ...
'Ne' replaces 'del sale' and must come before the verb in this context.
A: Ti è piaciuto il film? B: Sì, non ________ ridere per tutto il tempo!
The past tense 'ho potuto' is needed because the film is over, and 'di' is required before the infinitive 'ridere'.
1. 'Ne faccio a meno.' 2. 'Non posso farne a meno.'
The negative 'non posso' indicates an inability to stop, while the positive 'faccio a meno' indicates a successful omission.
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よくある質問
10 問Yes, 'fare senza' is possible and understood, but 'fare a meno di' is much more idiomatic and common in both spoken and written Italian.
It is always 'farne a meno'. The pronoun 'ne' must attach to the infinitive (dropping the final 'e') or precede the conjugated verb.
Usually, yes. When combined with 'potere' (non posso fare a meno di...), it almost always means you can't resist doing something.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your best friend. It's perfectly safe in any context.
Absolutely. 'Non posso fare a meno di te' is a very common romantic expression.
'Rinunciare' is more about giving up a right or a choice. 'Fare a meno di' is more about managing your life without something.
Use the auxiliary 'avere'. For example: 'Ho fatto a meno del pranzo' (I did without lunch).
No, they are different structures. You say 'Ho bisogno di...' or 'Faccio a meno di...'. Don't mix them.
Not directly from this phrase. You would use 'rinuncia' (sacrifice/renunciation) or 'mancanza' (lack).
Yes! 'Ne puoi fare a meno?' (Can you do without it?) is a very common question.
関連フレーズ
rinunciare a
synonymTo give up or renounce something.
privarsi di
similarTo deprive oneself of something.
prescindere da
specialized formTo set aside or ignore.
stare senza
informalTo be without.
