Lesson #67, January 9, 2025

When you want to express 'I don't know' in Tagalog, or politely indicate uncertainty, use these phrases:

"Hindi ko alam"

In this lesson, you'll learn how to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge in Tagalog. This is essential in daily conversations, especially when you're unsure about something or need clarification.

Key Vocabulary:

"Hindi" - No/Not

"Ko" - My

"Alam" - Know

"Sigurado" - Sure

"Totoo" - True

"Puwede" - Can/Allowed

"Baka" - Maybe

"Tanong" - Question

"Sagot" - Answer

"Hindi sigurado" - Not sure

Other Useful Variations:

Hindi ko alam.

I don't know.

Hindi ako sigurado.

I'm not sure.

Baka totoo.

Maybe it's true.

Ano ang sagot?

What is the answer?

Sigurado ka ba?

Are you sure?

Tanong mo na lang.

Just ask.

Hindi ko alam ang sagot.

I don't know the answer.

Puwede mong itanong.

You can ask.

Baka alam niya.

Maybe he/she knows.

Sigurado na ako.

I'm sure now.

Take the Quiz

The word for 'He/She' is 'niya.' How would you say, 'He/She doesn't know?'

Click the correct words from below:

hindi
niya
alam
baka
sagot
tanong
sigurado

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