뜻
Used to indicate a lack of knowledge or information.
문화적 배경
In Spain, people often use 'No sé' with a slight upward inflection to sound more conversational. Mexicans might use 'Quién sabe' more frequently than 'No sé' to sound less blunt. Argentines often add 'che' or other fillers to soften the directness of 'No sé'.
Don't overthink it
You don't need to add anything else. 'No sé' is a complete sentence.
Watch the accent
Always write 'sé' with an accent. Without it, it's a different word!
뜻
Used to indicate a lack of knowledge or information.
Don't overthink it
You don't need to add anything else. 'No sé' is a complete sentence.
Watch the accent
Always write 'sé' with an accent. Without it, it's a different word!
Use a shrug
Body language is 50% of the phrase. A shrug makes you sound more natural.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence: '—¿A qué hora es la clase? —____.'
—¿A qué hora es la clase? —____.
'No sé' is the correct response for lacking information.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The other options contain redundant or misplaced pronouns.
Match the phrase with its meaning.
Match 'No sé' with its English equivalent.
'No sé' translates directly to 'I don't know'.
Complete the dialogue.
—¿Sabes dónde está Juan? —____, no lo he visto hoy.
The context implies a lack of knowledge.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제—¿A qué hora es la clase? —____.
'No sé' is the correct response for lacking information.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The other options contain redundant or misplaced pronouns.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
'No sé' translates directly to 'I don't know'.
—¿Sabes dónde está Juan? —____, no lo he visto hoy.
The context implies a lack of knowledge.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
6 질문No, it is perfectly neutral and polite in all contexts.
Yes, but follow it up with 'pero puedo investigarlo' (but I can look into it).
To distinguish it from the reflexive pronoun 'se'.
'No lo sé' specifically refers to the information just asked.
No, use 'No conozco' for people.
Yes, it is universal.
관련 표현
Ni idea
synonymNo clue
Quién sabe
similarWho knows
No tengo ni idea
builds onI haven't the slightest clue