Italian · Real conversations
How to say “I haven't finished yet.” in Italian
Explain that you are still completing the task.
Non ho ancora finito.
I haven't finished yet.
You can add what remains or how long you need.
Use it in three situations
During class
Non ho ancora finito.
I haven't finished yet.
A study check-in
Non ho ancora finito l'esercizio.
I haven't finished the exercise yet.
Explaining progress
Mi servono ancora alcuni minuti.
I still need a few more minutes.
What to watch for
Use the expression for an unfinished task, rather than claiming it has not started.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine study. Say this in Italian: I haven't finished the exercise yet.
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Non ho ancora finito l'esercizio.
I haven't finished the exercise yet.
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This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
