neanche

not even

adverb neh-AHN-keh Less Common

Also means

neither

Usage Note

Neanche (also nemmeno, neppure) is a strong negative adverb meaning 'not even' or 'not either'. It can replace non before the verb when placed first: neanche lui lo sa = 'not even he knows it'. In comparisons of degree it reinforces impossibility or surprise: non ci credo neanche un po'.

Examples

"Non ho dormito neanche un'ora stanotte."

Natural Translation

I didn't sleep even one hour last night.

Literal Translation

Not I-have slept not-even one-hour tonight.

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