Meaning
Stating a lack of knowledge or information.
Cultural Background
In the Levant, 'ما بعرف' is the standard. Using 'أنا لا أعرف' might sound like you are reading from a textbook. Egyptians often use 'مش عارف' (mish 'arif).
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate your answer. A simple 'أنا لا أعرف' is perfectly polite.
Meaning
Stating a lack of knowledge or information.
Keep it simple
Don't overcomplicate your answer. A simple 'أنا لا أعرف' is perfectly polite.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
سألني أين المفتاح، فقلت: ____ ____ ____.
The context is about not knowing the location.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesسألني أين المفتاح، فقلت: ____ ____ ____.
The context is about not knowing the location.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is a neutral way to admit you don't have information.
Related Phrases
لا أدري
synonymI do not know
ما بعرف
similarI don't know
