🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Не знам
"I don't know" in Bulgarian · say it like neh znam

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Bulgarian is Не знам. 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

Нямам представа
Used when you have no idea about something
Не съм сигурен/сигурна
Used when you are uncertain about something

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone asks you a question and you genuinely do not have the answer. It is a straightforward way to express your lack of knowledge. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Не знам къде е ключът.I don't know where the key is.
Не знам как да реша този проблем.I don't know how to solve this problem.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Не искам', which means 'I don't want'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Как мога да кажа, че не знам нещо?

Можете просто да кажете 'Не знам'.

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