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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ne znam
"I don't know" in Serbian 路 say it like neh znahm

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Serbian is Ne znam. 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

Nemam pojma
More casual, often used in informal conversations
Nisam siguran/na
Used when expressing uncertainty, can be gender-specific

When to use it

You can use 'Ne znam' in everyday conversations when you genuinely don't have the answer to a question. It's appropriate in both formal and informal settings. If you're unsure about something, you can also use 'Nisam siguran/na' to express that uncertainty more specifically.

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Examples in Serbian

SerbianEnglish
Gde je Marko? Ne znam.Where is Marko? I don't know.
艩ta 膰emo raditi sutra? Ne znam.What are we doing tomorrow? I don't know.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Ne znam' with 'Ne膰u znati', which means 'I will not know'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I use 'Ne znam' in a formal setting?

Yes, 'Ne znam' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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