🇪🇸 Catalan phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
no ho sé
"I don't know" in Catalan · say it like noh oh seh

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Catalan is no ho sé. 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

no en sé
used when referring to knowledge about a specific topic
no tinc ni idea
more casual, implies complete lack of knowledge

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you genuinely do not have the answer to a question. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings. It shows honesty and humility in conversation.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
No ho sé, potser demà ho sabrem.I don't know, maybe we will find out tomorrow.
No en sé res sobre aquest tema.I don't know anything about this topic.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'no sé', which is also correct but less emphatic.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear no ho sé, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Catalan with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to say 'no ho sé'?

No, it's a polite way to express uncertainty.

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