I don't think so vs Not that I know of

Wann du im Englischen was verwendest, mit Bedeutung, Register und Beispielen.

I don't think so

Top 2.000 (häufig)

Not that I know of

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)
Am häufigsten: I don't think so
 I don't think soNot that I know of
Aussprache🇬🇧 //aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ//🇺🇸 //aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ//🇬🇧 //nɒt ðæt aɪ nəʊ ɒv//🇺🇸 //nɑt ðæt aɪ noʊ ʌv//
BedeutungI disagree with that idea.I don't have that information.
BeispielDo you think we should cancel the trip?Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 2.000 (häufig)Top 5.000 (recht häufig)
KollokationenI don’t think so, I don’t believe so, I don’t feel that waynot that I know of, as far as I know, to my knowledge
AntonymeI think so, Yes, Definitely-
Häufige FehlerUsing it too aggressively in a polite conversation., Confusing it with 'I think not' which is more formal., Forgetting to tone down the response in sensitive discussions.Using it in a context where certainty is required., Confusing it with 'not to my knowledge' as it feels less formal., Neglecting to use it when unsure if something is true.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse this phrase in discussions to express your disagreement. It's neutral and can fit various contexts, but avoid in very formal settings.Use this phrase when responding to questions about information you are uncertain about. It’s polite and straightforward, suitable for both formal and casual contexts.

Häufige Fragen: I don't think so vs Not that I know of

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen I don't think so und Not that I know of?

I don't think so: I disagree with that idea. Not that I know of: I don't have that information.

Was ist häufiger: I don't think so und Not that I know of?

I don't think so ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

I don't think so: Do you think we should cancel the trip? Not that I know of: Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of.

Kann ich I don't think so und Not that I know of austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. I don't think so und Not that I know of sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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