non dire nulla
Non dire nulla a nessuno riguardo all'accaduto.
Say nothing to anyone about what happened.
To remain silent or avoid speaking about something, often to keep it secret or avoid causing trouble.
Non dire nulla su questo argomento, per favore.
Please say nothing about this topic.
Ha visto tutto, ma ha scelto di non dire nulla.
He saw everything but chose to say nothing.
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize silence or discretion.
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Common Contexts
Use 'non dire nulla' when you want to emphasize secrecy or discretion, such as in sensitive conversations or when avoiding gossip.
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Formal vs. Informal
The phrase is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts. For stronger emphasis, 'tenere la bocca chiusa' can be used in informal settings.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the negation 'non' (not), the verb 'dire' (to say), and 'nulla' (nothing). It is a direct construction in Italian, with no borrowed or altered components.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to instruct someone to keep silent about a specific matter. It is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and informal settings.