Signification
Indicating that one lacks precise information.
Contexte culturel
Germans value directness, but this phrase adds a layer of polite caution. Often used with a slightly softer tone, sometimes adding 'vielleicht'. Used similarly, but often in a more reserved, formal manner. Can be very short and clipped.
Use it to be polite
It sounds much better than a blunt 'I don't know'.
Signification
Indicating that one lacks precise information.
Use it to be polite
It sounds much better than a blunt 'I don't know'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word.
Ich weiß ____ nicht genau.
The object pronoun 'es' is required here.
Which is the most natural response?
Wann kommt der Bus? (A) Ich weiß es nicht genau. (B) Ich weiß nicht.
A is more polite and natural.
🎉 Score : /2
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
2 exercicesIch weiß ____ nicht genau.
The object pronoun 'es' is required here.
Wann kommt der Bus? (A) Ich weiß es nicht genau. (B) Ich weiß nicht.
A is more polite and natural.
🎉 Score : /2
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
Expressions liées
Keine Ahnung
synonymNo idea
Ich bin mir nicht sicher
similarI am not sure
