A1 Idiom ニュートラル

Δεν έχω ιδέα

I have no idea

意味

I do not know at all.

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文化的背景

In Greece, admitting you don't know something can be a sign of honesty, but it's often followed by a helpful suggestion like 'Ρώτα εκεί' (Ask over there). Cypriot Greek speakers use the same phrase, but the pronunciation of 'έχω' might sound more like 'έσιω' in heavy dialect. In Greek-American communities, this is one of the most resilient phrases, often used as 'Gringlish' mixed with English grammar. Like many Mediterranean cultures, Greeks use heavy hand gestures. A palm-up shrug is the universal non-verbal equivalent of 'Δεν έχω ιδέα'.

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Add a Shrug

To sound truly Greek, shrug your shoulders slightly when saying it.

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Don't say 'Δεν έχω μια ιδέα'

Avoid the word 'μια' (a) unless you are talking about a specific creative idea.

意味

I do not know at all.

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Add a Shrug

To sound truly Greek, shrug your shoulders slightly when saying it.

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Don't say 'Δεν έχω μια ιδέα'

Avoid the word 'μια' (a) unless you are talking about a specific creative idea.

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Use 'Δεν είχα ιδέα' for surprises

It's the best way to react to a surprise party or unexpected news.

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Polite Deflection

Use it to avoid answering awkward personal questions.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.

Δεν ____ ιδέα πού είναι τα κλειδιά μου.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: έχω

The idiom always uses the verb 'έχω' (to have).

Which sentence means 'I had no idea'?

Select the correct past tense form.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Δεν είχα ιδέα

'Είχα' is the past tense of 'έχω'.

Match the response to the situation.

Someone asks you: 'Πώς λένε τον νέο γείτονα;' (What is the new neighbor's name?)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Δεν έχω ιδέα, δεν τον είδα ακόμα.

This is the natural way to express you haven't met him and don't know his name.

Complete the dialogue with the most emphatic form.

Α: Ξέρεις τι ώρα φεύγει το πλοίο; Β: Όχι, δεν έχω ____ ιδέα.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: την παραμικρή

'Την παραμικρή' (the slightest) is the standard way to add emphasis to this idiom.

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Δεν ξέρω vs Δεν έχω ιδέα

Δεν ξέρω
Simple I don't know
Δεν έχω ιδέα
Stronger I have no idea

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Δεν ____ ιδέα πού είναι τα κλειδιά μου.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: έχω

The idiom always uses the verb 'έχω' (to have).

Which sentence means 'I had no idea'? Choose A2

Select the correct past tense form.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Δεν είχα ιδέα

'Είχα' is the past tense of 'έχω'.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A1

Someone asks you: 'Πώς λένε τον νέο γείτονα;' (What is the new neighbor's name?)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Δεν έχω ιδέα, δεν τον είδα ακόμα.

This is the natural way to express you haven't met him and don't know his name.

Complete the dialogue with the most emphatic form. dialogue_completion B1

Α: Ξέρεις τι ώρα φεύγει το πλοίο; Β: Όχι, δεν έχω ____ ιδέα.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: την παραμικρή

'Την παραμικρή' (the slightest) is the standard way to add emphasis to this idiom.

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よくある質問

14 問

No, it's neutral. However, your tone and body language matter. A friendly shrug makes it polite.

It's better to use 'Δεν γνωρίζω' or 'Δεν είμαι σίγουρος' to sound more professional.

'Δεν ξέρω' is 'I don't know'. 'Δεν έχω ιδέα' is 'I have no idea' (stronger).

Use 'από': 'Δεν έχω ιδέα από πολιτική'.

Yes, 'Έχω μαύρα μεσάνυχτα' is a very common slang alternative.

Yes, but in this idiom, it functions more as 'clue' or 'knowledge'.

Yes, 'καμία' (no/none) adds emphasis, similar to 'I have no idea at all'.

The 'ν' stays because 'έχω' starts with a vowel.

Δεν έχεις ιδέα.

Yes, it's universal across all Greek-speaking regions.

Yes, 'Δεν έχω ιδέα ποιος είναι' (I have no idea who he is).

Translating literally from English and saying 'Δεν έχω μια ιδέα'.

Absolutely! It's one of the first idioms you should learn.

It's ee-THE-ah, with the 'th' as in 'the'.

関連フレーズ

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Δεν ξέρω

similar

I don't know

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Έχω μαύρα μεσάνυχτα

synonym

I am in total darkness

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Δεν έχω την παραμικρή ιδέα

builds on

I don't have the slightest idea

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Πού να ξέρω;

similar

How should I know?

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Δεν μου λέει τίποτα

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It doesn't ring a bell

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