🇮🇷 Persian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
نمی‌دانم
"I don't know" in Persian · say it like neh-mee-dah-nam

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Persian is نمی‌دانم. 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

خبر ندارم
more casual, often used in spoken language
نمی‌فهمم
means 'I don't understand', used in specific contexts

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 polite and straightforward. It can be used in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Persian

PersianEnglish
این سوال خیلی سخت است، نمی‌دانم.This question is very difficult, I don't know.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'نمی‌فهمم', which means 'I don't understand'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase in a formal setting?

Yes, it is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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