Learn Italian: Non hai mica presunto la mia colpa senza prove? - You haven't assumed my guilt without proof, have you?

Non hai mica presunto la mia colpa senza prove?

You haven't assumed my guilt without proof, have you?

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How does mica change the meaning of this question?

In questions, the construction non... mica expects or hopes for a negative answer, similar to adding a tag question like "have you?" in English. Without mica, Non hai presunto... is just a standard negative question meaning "Didn't you assume...?". By adding mica, it expresses doubt and hopes the answer is no: "You haven't assumed..., have you?"

Which verb does presunto come from?

It is the irregular past participle of presumere (to presume or assume). It follows the exact same irregular pattern as assumere (past participle: assunto).

The English translation says "assumed". Why can't I use the Italian verb assumere here?

Assumere is a false friend in this context. While it translates to "assume" when talking about taking on a responsibility, a posture, or hiring an employee, it does not mean "to suppose" or "to guess". When assuming a fact is true, you must use presumere or supporre.

Why is prove plural in Italian when the English translation says "without proof"?

In English, "proof" and "evidence" are usually treated as uncountable nouns, meaning they don't generally have a plural form. In Italian, la prova is countable. When referring to evidence in a general sense or multiple pieces of proof, Italian naturally uses the plural form le prove.