Bedeutung
Stating lack of information.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Directness is valued. Admitting ignorance is better than lying. Similar to Estonian and Lithuanian, the 'I don't know' phrase is a standard social tool. Like in Sweden or Finland, Latvians appreciate brevity. In international settings, always pair it with a solution.
Drop the pronoun
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Nezinu' to sound more like a native speaker.
Add a follow-up
Always add '...bet es noskaidrošu' (but I will find out) in professional settings.
Bedeutung
Stating lack of information.
Drop the pronoun
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Nezinu' to sound more like a native speaker.
Add a follow-up
Always add '...bet es noskaidrošu' (but I will find out) in professional settings.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
____ nezinu, kur ir atslēgas.
The first-person singular pronoun 'Es' matches the verb 'nezinu'.
Which is the most natural way to say 'I don't know' in a casual text?
Choose the best option.
Dropping the pronoun is very common in casual texting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu zini, cikos sākas koncerts? B: ____.
The question asks for information, so the answer should state lack of knowledge.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben____ nezinu, kur ir atslēgas.
The first-person singular pronoun 'Es' matches the verb 'nezinu'.
Choose the best option.
Dropping the pronoun is very common in casual texting.
A: Vai tu zini, cikos sākas koncerts? B: ____.
The question asks for information, so the answer should state lack of knowledge.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is a neutral statement of fact.
Yes, but add a follow-up action.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nav ne jausmas
synonymI have no clue
Kas to lai zina
similarWho knows?
Es uzzināšu
builds onI will find out
