How to Say ‘I do not know’ in German
Ich weiß es nicht
ikh vice es nikht
[ikh vice es nikht]
💬 Usage Tip: The 'ß' sounds like 'ss'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Admitting lack of knowledge is seen as honest.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I don't know
Expresses lack of knowledge about something.
Warum ist der Himmel blau? Ich weiß es nicht.
Why is the sky blue? I don't know.
weiß
[vice]
know
To be aware or informed.
Weißt du die Antwort?
Do you know the answer?
es
[es]
it
Referencing something previously mentioned.
Ich habe es gesehen.
I saw it.
nicht
[nikht]
not
Negative particle.
Ich spreche nicht Englisch.
I don't speak English.
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