몰라요
Introduction:
"몰라요" (mol-la-yo) means "I don't know" in Korean. It’s a polite way to express that you’re unsure or don’t have the information someone is asking for. Whether you’re unsure of directions, answers, or simply unfamiliar with a topic, "몰라요" is a go-to phrase that shows you’re politely admitting your lack of knowledge.
Using "몰라요" is essential for casual conversations and interactions where you need to express uncertainty or confusion without being rude.
More expressions (in Korean) with English translation:
- 모르겠어요 (mo-reu-get-seo-yo) - I don’t know (more polite, expresses uncertainty)
- 몰라 (mol-la) - I don’t know (informal)
- 잘 몰라요 (jal mol-la-yo) - I’m not sure / I don’t really know
- 아직 몰라요 (a-jik mol-la-yo) - I don’t know yet
- 모르는 게 많아요 (mo-reu-neun ge man-a-yo) - There’s a lot I don’t know
- 전혀 몰라요 (jeon-hyeo mol-la-yo) - I don’t know at all
- 모르겠어요, 다시 한 번 말씀해 주세요 (mo-reu-get-seo-yo, da-si han beon mal-sseum-hae ju-se-yo) - I don’t know, could you say it again?
- 모르겠는데요 (mo-reu-get-neun-de-yo) - I don’t think I know / I’m not sure
Using "몰라요" and its variations will help you navigate conversations smoothly when you’re unsure of something. It’s a polite and easy way to handle moments of confusion or lack of knowledge in Korean conversations.