🇮🇳 Kannada phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ನಾನು ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ
"I don't know" in Kannada · say it like naa-noo til-id-illa

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Kannada is ನಾನು ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ. 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

ನನಗೆ ಗೊತ್ತಿಲ್ಲ
used in casual conversations
ನಾನು ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಬಹುದು
a more formal way to express uncertainty

When to use it

Use this phrase when you genuinely do not have information about something. It can be used in both casual and formal settings. It's a polite way to express your lack of knowledge on a topic.

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Examples in Kannada

KannadaEnglish
ನಾನು ಈ ವಿಷಯದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ.I do not know about this matter.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'ನಾನು ತಿಳಿಯುತ್ತೇನೆ', which means 'I will know'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'I don't know' in a more formal way?

You can say 'ನಾನು ತಿಳಿದಿಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಬಹುದು' for a more formal expression.

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