Breakdown of Pensate che siamo ipocriti? Non lo siamo per niente!
essere
to be
non
not
per
for / in order to / because of
niente
nothing
Questions & Answers about Pensate che siamo ipocriti? Non lo siamo per niente!
Why is it lo in Non lo siamo instead of li to match the plural ipocriti?
Doesn't pensare che usually require the subjunctive mood?
Yes, and it is being used here! For the noi (we) form, the present subjunctive is exactly the same as the present indicative: siamo. The rule for using the subjunctive after verbs of thinking or believing is still being followed perfectly here.
Could I drop the lo and just say Non siamo per niente?
How does per niente work in this sentence?