🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "I don't know" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ես չգիտեմ
"I don't know" in Armenian · say it like yes ch-gid-em

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Armenian is Ես չգիտեմ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Չգիտեմ
A more casual way to say it.
Ես ոչինչ չգիտեմ
A more emphatic way to express uncertainty.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you genuinely do not have the information someone is asking for. It is appropriate in both casual and formal conversations. It can also be used when you are unsure about something.

Say it out loud, get corrected

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Ես չգիտեմ, թե որտեղ է նա:I don't know where he is.
Չգիտեմ, ինչու այդպես է եղել:I don't know why that happened.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Ես չեմ գիտակցում', which means 'I do not realize'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ես չգիտեմ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Armenian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I respond if someone asks me a question I don't know the answer to?

You can simply say 'Ես չգիտեմ' to express that you don't have the answer.

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