Signification
Expressing lack of information.
Contexte culturel
Gujaratis are known for being very social. Saying 'I don't know' might be followed by 'but let me find out for you' to maintain social harmony. In a Gujarati business context, 'Mane khabar nathi' can be seen as a lack of preparation. Professionals often use 'Mane khayal nathi' to sound more sophisticated. In the Saurashtra region, you might hear 'મને ગતાગમ નથી' (Mane gatagam nathi), which is a more colorful, local way of saying 'I have no clue.' Urban youth often mix English. You might hear 'Mane idea nathi' instead of 'Mane khabar nathi.'
The Shrug
Pairing this phrase with a slight shoulder shrug and a tilt of the head makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't say 'Hu'
Remember, 'Hu khabar nathi' sounds like you are saying 'I am not news.' Always use 'Mane'.
Signification
Expressing lack of information.
The Shrug
Pairing this phrase with a slight shoulder shrug and a tilt of the head makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Don't say 'Hu'
Remember, 'Hu khabar nathi' sounds like you are saying 'I am not news.' Always use 'Mane'.
Add 'Haji'
Adding 'Haji' (yet) makes you sound like you are actively trying to learn: 'Mane haji khabar nathi.'
Politeness
If you want to be extra polite, start with 'Maaf karjo' (Forgive me/Excuse me).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun form.
____ ખબર નથી. (I don't know.)
We use the dative form 'Mane' for expressing knowledge or feelings.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I don't know' in a casual conversation?
Choose the best option:
In casual speech, dropping the 'Mane' is very common and natural.
Match the Gujarati phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching the correct tense and polarity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: પેન ક્યાં છે? B: ________.
The most logical response to 'Where is the pen?' is 'I don't know.'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Subject Usage
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ ખબર નથી. (I don't know.)
We use the dative form 'Mane' for expressing knowledge or feelings.
Choose the best option:
In casual speech, dropping the 'Mane' is very common and natural.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the correct tense and polarity.
A: પેન ક્યાં છે? B: ________.
The most logical response to 'Where is the pen?' is 'I don't know.'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's very common in casual conversation to drop the 'Mane.'
No, it's neutral. However, your tone of voice matters. A flat tone might sound dismissive.
'Khabar' is general knowledge/news, while 'samachar' usually refers to formal news (like on TV).
Use the past tense: 'Mane khabar nahti.'
Gujarati uses dative subjects for internal states like knowing, feeling, or wanting.
Younger people might say 'Idea nathi' or 'Nathi khabar, bhai.'
Yes, but 'Mane jan nathi' or 'Mane khayal nathi' is slightly more professional.
No, that's 'qabar' (કબર). They sound similar but 'khabar' has an aspirated 'kh'.
Add 'kai' (anything): 'Mane kai khabar nathi.'
Yes, Hindi uses 'Mujhe khabar nahi,' which is almost identical in structure.
Expressions liées
મને ખ્યાલ નથી
similarI don't have an idea.
મને જાણ નથી
specialized formI am not aware.
મને ખબર છે
contrastI know.
મને સમજાયું નથી
similarI didn't understand.
કાંઈ ખબર નથી
builds onNo idea at all.
