Cool MateMeaning of Don't know
To lack information or understanding about something.
In simple words: To not have information about something.
Don't know in a sentence
- I really don't know what to say.
- He said he doesn't know her well.
- When asked about the answer, she replied, 'I don't know.'
- If you don't know, just ask for help!
- They don't know how to solve the problem.
How to use Don't know
Use in informal conversations when you want to express uncertainty or lack of information. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
don't know + object
Memory hint
It sounds like 'don't' and 'know' - picture a person shrugging to show they have no answers.
Related words
Collocations with Don't know
- don't know anything
- don't know why
- don't know the answer
- don't know what to do
- don't know much
Synonyms for Don't know
- be unaware
- be ignorant
- not have a clue
- lack knowledge
- not understand
Common mistakes with Don't know
- Using 'don't know' in passive voice.
- Confusing with 'not know'.
- Omitting the subject before 'don't know' in sentences.
Don't know appears in
Don't know in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مش عارف / معرفش
يعني مش عارف حاجة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জানি না
কোনো কিছু সম্পর্কে তথ্য না থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Weiß nicht
Keine Informationen über etwas haben.
- SpanishEspañol
No sé
No tener información sobre algo.
- Persianفارسی
نمیدانم
اطلاعاتی در مورد چیزی نداشتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Je ne sais pas
Ne pas avoir d'informations sur quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पता नहीं
किसी चीज़ के बारे में जानकारी न होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Non lo so
Non avere informazioni su qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Não sei
Não ter informação sobre algo.
- RussianРусский
Не знаю
Не иметь информации о чем-то.
- Urduاردو
پتہ نہیں
کسی چیز کے بارے میں معلومات نہ ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
不知道
对某事没有信息。
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expressed in writing rather than in speech
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Indicates that no writing has been done.
- ReadingA1
the activity of somebody who reads
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Frequently asked questions about Don't know
What does Don't know mean?
To not have information about something.
What is the definition of Don't know?
To lack information or understanding about something.
How do you use Don't know in a sentence?
I really don't know what to say.
Can you give another example of Don't know?
He said he doesn't know her well.
What are synonyms for Don't know?
Common alternatives include be unaware, be ignorant, not have a clue, lack knowledge, not understand.
What words go with Don't know?
It commonly pairs with don't know anything, don't know why, don't know the answer, don't know what to do, don't know much.
What are common mistakes when using Don't know?
Using 'don't know' in passive voice. Confusing with 'not know'. Omitting the subject before 'don't know' in sentences.
How do you pronounce Don't know?
US: //doʊnt noʊ//, UK: //dəʊnt nəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Don't know?
Use in informal conversations when you want to express uncertainty or lack of information. Avoid in formal writing.