Signification
A phrase used to express a lack of knowledge or information.
Contexte culturel
People often use 'pata nahin' with a slight head tilt to show empathy. In corporate settings, 'Mujhe pata nahin' is often softened to 'I am not sure' to avoid sounding blunt. Younger generations often use 'pata ni' in text messages.
Keep it short
You don't need to add 'hai' at the end. 'Mujhe pata nahin' is perfect.
Don't be rude
If you just say 'Pata nahin' to a boss, it might sound dismissive. Use 'Mujhe pata nahin' for a softer tone.
Signification
A phrase used to express a lack of knowledge or information.
Keep it short
You don't need to add 'hai' at the end. 'Mujhe pata nahin' is perfect.
Don't be rude
If you just say 'Pata nahin' to a boss, it might sound dismissive. Use 'Mujhe pata nahin' for a softer tone.
Add 'Sach kahun toh'
Want to sound more natural? Say 'Sach kahun toh, mujhe pata nahin' (To be honest, I don't know).
Teste-toi
Which is the correct way to say 'I don't know'?
Select the right option.
The dative case 'mujhe' is required.
Fill in the blank.
क्या तुम्हें रास्ता पता है? ____, मैं यहाँ नया हूँ।
The context implies ignorance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Do you know the time?' B: '____.'
A polite way to admit you don't have a watch.
Match the register.
Match the phrase to its formality.
These represent different levels of formality.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSelect the right option.
The dative case 'mujhe' is required.
क्या तुम्हें रास्ता पता है? ____, मैं यहाँ नया हूँ।
The context implies ignorance.
A: 'Do you know the time?' B: '____.'
A polite way to admit you don't have a watch.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These represent different levels of formality.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsIt is neutral. It works in almost all daily situations.
Yes, it is polite enough for a teacher-student relationship.
It is the dative case, meaning 'to me'.
No, they are interchangeable.
Use 'Mujhe iski jankari nahin hai'.
Yes, but only with friends or family.
Not at all, it is an honest answer.
The 'n' at the end is nasalized.
Expressions liées
मुझे नहीं मालूम
synonymI don't know
शायद
similarMaybe
मुझे याद नहीं
builds onI don't remember
