뜻
To state a lack of knowledge or information.
문화적 배경
Germans value 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). Admitting you don't know something is seen as more professional than 'guessing' or 'bluffing'. Austrians might use 'Schau'n ma mal' (Let's see) as a softer, more indirect way of saying they don't know or haven't decided yet. In Swiss German, you might hear 'I weiss es nöd'. The culture is similarly direct but often more reserved and polite than in Northern Germany. In the German-speaking community in Namibia, 'Ich weiß nicht' is standard, but often mixed with Afrikaans or English loanwords in casual speech.
Add 'leider' for politeness
Saying 'Ich weiß es leider nicht' (Unfortunately I don't know) makes you sound much more polite and helpful.
Watch the 'ß'
Never write 'weiss' in Germany or Austria (though it is standard in Switzerland). The 'ß' is crucial for correct spelling.
뜻
To state a lack of knowledge or information.
Add 'leider' for politeness
Saying 'Ich weiß es leider nicht' (Unfortunately I don't know) makes you sound much more polite and helpful.
Watch the 'ß'
Never write 'weiss' in Germany or Austria (though it is standard in Switzerland). The 'ß' is crucial for correct spelling.
The 'es' placeholder
Using 'Ich weiß es nicht' sounds slightly more complete and native than just 'Ich weiß nicht' in response to a specific question.
Body Language
A slight shrug of the shoulders often accompanies this phrase in Germany, just like in English-speaking countries.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to say 'I don't know'.
Ich _______ nicht.
The first person singular of 'wissen' is 'weiß'.
Which is the most natural way to say 'I don't know' to a friend?
Dein Freund fragt: 'Wo ist mein Handy?'
'Keine Ahnung' is the most common informal way to say 'I have no idea'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wann kommt {der|m} Bus? B: ________. Vielleicht in zehn Minuten.
'Ich weiß nicht' fits the context of being unsure about a time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a job interview and don't have a specific number ready.
This is the most professional and polite way to admit a lack of immediate knowledge.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ich _______ nicht.
The first person singular of 'wissen' is 'weiß'.
Dein Freund fragt: 'Wo ist mein Handy?'
'Keine Ahnung' is the most common informal way to say 'I have no idea'.
A: Wann kommt {der|m} Bus? B: ________. Vielleicht in zehn Minuten.
'Ich weiß nicht' fits the context of being unsure about a time.
You are in a job interview and don't have a specific number ready.
This is the most professional and polite way to admit a lack of immediate knowledge.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문No, that is grammatically incorrect. The subject 'Ich' and the verb 'weiß' must come first.
Not inherently. It depends on your tone. Adding 'leider' (unfortunately) or 'tut mir leid' (I'm sorry) removes any perceived rudeness.
'Ich weiß nicht' is neutral and standard. 'Keine Ahnung' is informal and literally means 'No idea'.
'Wissen' is a special verb (a preterite-present verb) where the 'ich' form doesn't take the usual '-e' ending.
You say 'Ich weiß es noch nicht'.
Yes, but in a formal email, 'Das ist mir nicht bekannt' or 'Ich habe dazu keine Informationen' might be better.
Yes, but in Swiss German dialects, it sounds like 'I weiss es nöd'.
It means 'I don't quite know' or 'I'm not really sure'.
No, for people you must use 'kennen'. 'Ich kenne ihn nicht' means 'I don't know him'.
Yes, in the present tense singular (weiß, weißt, weiß). In the plural (wissen), it uses 'ss'.
You say 'Ich weiß gar nichts'.
It stands for 'Kein Plan', a very common slang for 'I don't know' in texting.
관련 표현
Keine Ahnung
synonymNo idea
Ich bin mir nicht sicher
similarI am not sure
Ich habe keine Vorstellung
specialized formI have no conception/idea
Wer weiß?
builds onWho knows?
Ich weiß Bescheid
contrastI am informed / I know the situation
