Cool MateI don't think so vs Not that I know of
Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.
I don't think so
Top 2000 (comune)
Not that I know of
Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)
Più comune: I don't think so
| I don't think so | Not that I know of | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronuncia | 🇬🇧 //aɪ dəʊnt θɪŋk səʊ//🇺🇸 //aɪ doʊnt θɪŋk soʊ// | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ðæt aɪ nəʊ ɒv//🇺🇸 //nɑt ðæt aɪ noʊ ʌv// |
| Significato | I disagree with that idea. | I don't have that information. |
| Esempio | Do you think we should cancel the trip? | Is there a new project starting next month? Not that I know of. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quanto è comune | Top 2000 (comune) | Top 5000 (abbastanza comune) |
| Collocazioni | I don’t think so, I don’t believe so, I don’t feel that way | not that I know of, as far as I know, to my knowledge |
| Contrari | I think so, Yes, Definitely | - |
| Errori comuni | Using 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. |
| Note d'uso | Use 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. |
Domande frequenti: I don't think so vs Not that I know of
Qual è la differenza tra I don't think so e 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.
Quale è più comune: I don't think so e Not that I know of?
I don't think so è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.
Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?
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.
Posso usare I don't think so e Not that I know of in modo intercambiabile?
Non sempre. I don't think so e Not that I know of sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.