Here's how it works:
* "Ma" means "but"
* "Nemmeno" means "neither" or "not even"
Together, "ma nemmeno" creates a sense of negation and contrast, similar to "but nor" in English.
Examples:
* English: I don't like pizza, but nor do I like pasta.
* Italian: Non mi piace la pizza, ma nemmeno la pasta.
* English: He is not coming to the party, but nor is she.
* Italian: Lui non viene alla festa, ma nemmeno lei.