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How do you say "i dont know the answer" in Greek?

Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση

Den xero tin apantisi

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In Greek, "i dont know the answer" is Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση (Den xero tin apantisi).

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Pronunciation

"Den xero tin apantisi" is how it's written phonetically — push a bit more air into the sixth syllable to match native speakers.

Grammar notes

Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

i dont know the answer

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How to remember Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση

Split 'Den xero tin apantisi' into 'de' plus the rest; imagining someone mispronouncing 'i dont know the answer' as 'de...' makes the two words click together.

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Questions about Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση

How do you pronounce Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση?

"Den xero tin apantisi" is how it's written phonetically — push a bit more air into the sixth syllable to match native speakers.

Is Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση formal or casual?

Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση used in Greek?

Δεν ξέρω την απάντηση is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i dont know the answer).

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