Bedeutung
Used to state that one does not know or has no information about something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Delhi and UP, 'andaaza' is often used with a hand gesture—a slight tilt of the head and a shrug—to show genuine helplessness. In tech hubs like Bangalore, this phrase is often mixed with English: 'Mujhe koi idea nahi hai' is equally common. Scriptwriters use this phrase to make characters seem more 'human' and less like all-knowing heroes. In villages, people might use the more Sanskritized 'anumaan' or the local dialect version, but 'andaaza' is understood everywhere due to radio and TV.
The 'Bilkul' Boost
Add 'bilkul' (absolutely) before 'andaaza' to sound more natural when you are completely clueless.
Don't say 'Main'
Never start this phrase with 'Main'. It's always 'Mujhe'. This is the most common error for English speakers.
Bedeutung
Used to state that one does not know or has no information about something.
The 'Bilkul' Boost
Add 'bilkul' (absolutely) before 'andaaza' to sound more natural when you are completely clueless.
Don't say 'Main'
Never start this phrase with 'Main'. It's always 'Mujhe'. This is the most common error for English speakers.
Use it for Politeness
If someone asks a personal question you don't want to answer, 'Mujhe is baare mein zyada andaaza nahi hai' is a very polite way to dodge it.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the subject.
____ अंदाज़ा नहीं है कि चाबियाँ कहाँ हैं।
In Hindi, expressions of knowledge or feeling use the dative case 'मुझे' (to me).
Which sentence is the most polite way to say 'I don't know' in a meeting?
Choose the best option:
'Mujhe andaaza nahi hai' sounds more thoughtful and professional than the others.
Complete the dialogue.
A: क्या तुम जानते हो कि कल छुट्टी है? B: नहीं, ____।
The question is in the present tense, so the answer should also be in the present tense 'hai'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks you for a complex mathematical estimate you haven't calculated.
'Andaaza' specifically refers to estimates and measurements, making it perfect for this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ अंदाज़ा नहीं है कि चाबियाँ कहाँ हैं।
In Hindi, expressions of knowledge or feeling use the dative case 'मुझे' (to me).
Choose the best option:
'Mujhe andaaza nahi hai' sounds more thoughtful and professional than the others.
A: क्या तुम जानते हो कि कल छुट्टी है? B: नहीं, ____।
The question is in the present tense, so the answer should also be in the present tense 'hai'.
Situation: Someone asks you for a complex mathematical estimate you haven't calculated.
'Andaaza' specifically refers to estimates and measurements, making it perfect for this context.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is Hindustani, meaning it is used in both. It has Persian roots, which is common in Urdu, but it is standard in modern Hindi as well.
Yes, but use it sparingly. It's better to say 'I need to check the data' if it's a factual question about your work.
'Anumaan' is more formal and Sanskrit-based. 'Andaaza' is more common in daily conversation.
You can say 'मुझे थोड़ा अंदाज़ा है' (Mujhe thoda andaaza hai).
Because in Hindi, knowledge is seen as something that comes to you or exists for you, rather than something you 'do'.
No, it is quite polite. Just ensure your tone is respectful and you add 'ji' if necessary, though not usually with this specific phrase.
Yes, 'Mujhe koi idea nahi hai' is very common in urban India (Hinglish).
Mostly, but it can also mean 'estimation' or 'inkling'.
Change 'hai' to 'tha': 'Mujhe अंदाज़ा नहीं था' (Mujhe andaaza nahi tha).
In very casual settings, you can just say 'Andaaza nahi' while shrugging.
Verwandte Redewendungen
मुझे पता नहीं है
synonymI don't know
मुझे मालूम नहीं है
synonymI don't know / It is not known to me
मुझे कोई जानकारी नहीं है
specialized formI have no information
क्या पता
informalWho knows!
