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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Nem tudom
"I don't know" in Hungarian 路 say it like nem toodom

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Hungarian is Nem tudom. 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

Nem vagyok biztos benne
Use this when you want to express uncertainty.
Fogalmam sincs
This is a more casual way to say you have no idea.

When to use it

You can use 'Nem tudom' in everyday conversations when you genuinely do not have the answer to a question. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. If you want to express uncertainty, you might choose one of the variants instead.

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Examples in Hungarian

HungarianEnglish
Nem tudom, hol van a kulcs.I don't know where the key is.
A k茅rd茅sre nem tudom a v谩laszt.I don't know the answer to the question.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'nem tudom' with 'nem akarom' (I don't want to), which has a different meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'nem tudom' in a formal situation?

Yes, 'nem tudom' is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

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