Italian Phrase
Non molto, come sempre.
Meaning
This phrase is a standard, low-key response to general inquiries about one's life or news. It indicates that things are following their usual routine and there are no major updates to report. It is a polite way to acknowledge a greeting without needing to provide a detailed update.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual social settings when someone asks 'Che si dice?' (What's up?) or 'Che c'è di nuovo?' (What's new?). It is most appropriate with friends, family, or coworkers you see frequently.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Nonmoltocomesempre
Negation (Non)
In Italian, 'non' is placed before the adverb or verb to create a negative meaning.
Comparisons (Come)
The word 'come' is used here to mean 'as' or 'like', comparing the current state to the usual state.
🗨In Conversation
Ehi Marco, che si dice di nuovo?
Hey Marco, what's new?
Non molto, come sempre. E a te?
Not much, as always. And with you?
✕Common Mistakes
No molto, come sempre.
Use 'non' for negation within a sentence; 'no' is only used as a standalone answer.
Non molto, come di sempre.
The preposition 'di' is not needed here; 'come sempre' is the fixed idiomatic expression.
↔Alternatives
Niente di nuovo.
Nothing new.
Tutto come al solito.
Everything as usual.
Si tira avanti.
Just getting by / pushing along.
Cultural Tip
In Italian social dynamics, responding with a sense of routine is very common and often accompanied by a light shrug. It reflects a cultural tendency to value the stability of daily life and 'la dolce vita' in its simplest, most consistent forms.