A1 Expression 비격식체

Ni idea.

No idea.

Express lack of knowledge.

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문화적 배경

In Spain, 'Ni idea' is extremely common. You will hear it in almost every casual conversation. Mexicans often use 'Ni idea' but might also use 'Quién sabe' (Who knows) as a synonym. Argentines use 'Ni idea' frequently, often accompanied by a distinct shrug. In Colombia, 'Ni idea' is standard, though sometimes people add 'ni idea, hermano' to be more friendly.

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Keep it short

The whole point of 'Ni idea' is to be brief. Don't add words to it.

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Only use this with people you know well. It can sound rude to strangers.

Express lack of knowledge.

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Keep it short

The whole point of 'Ni idea' is to be brief. Don't add words to it.

⚠️

Register check

Only use this with people you know well. It can sound rude to strangers.

셀프 테스트

Complete the phrase.

—¿Sabes dónde está el libro? —____, no lo he visto.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ni idea

'Ni idea' is the correct idiomatic expression.

Which is the most appropriate response to a boss?

—¿Tienes el informe terminado? —...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: No lo sé, lo revisaré ahora mismo.

'Ni idea' is too informal for a boss.

Complete the dialogue.

—¿Qué tal el examen? —____, fue muy difícil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ni idea de cómo me fue

This fits the context of not knowing the result.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

—¿Sabes dónde está el libro? —____, no lo he visto.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ni idea

'Ni idea' is the correct idiomatic expression.

Which is the most appropriate response to a boss? Choose B1

—¿Tienes el informe terminado? —...

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: No lo sé, lo revisaré ahora mismo.

'Ni idea' is too informal for a boss.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

—¿Qué tal el examen? —____, fue muy difícil.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ni idea de cómo me fue

This fits the context of not knowing the result.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

Only if it is a very casual email to a friend. Avoid in business emails.

The phrase itself is an interjection, but 'idea' is feminine.

관련 표현

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No tengo ni idea

builds on

I have no idea

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Ni la más remota idea

specialized form

Not the slightest idea

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No lo sé

contrast

I don't know

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Quién sabe

similar

Who knows

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