How to Say "I'm Not Sure" in Korean 🤔
Sometimes, you just don’t know the answer. Maybe your friend asks you what time a movie starts, or your coworker wants your opinion on a complicated issue. Instead of awkwardly staring into space, why not confidently say "I'm not sure" in Korean?
The most natural way to say this is 확실하지 않아요 (Hwaksilhaji anayo). This phrase means "I'm not certain" and can be used in most situations where you're unsure about something.
🎭 Real-Life Conversations
Situation 1: A Friend Asking About a Plan
👨: What time is the concert tonight? 🎶
👩: 확실하지 않아요. (Hwaksilhaji anayo.) I’m not sure. I think it starts at 7 PM.
👨: Can you check the tickets?
👩: Oh! Let me check. Yeah, it’s at 7:30! 😆
Situation 2: Uncertain About a Decision
👩: Should we go to that new restaurant or just order in? 🍕
👨: 음... 확실하지 않아. (Eum... Hwaksilhaji ana.) Hmm… I’m not sure. What do you think?
👩: Let’s check the reviews first! 😃
🤩 Other Ways to Say "I'm Not Sure"
- 잘 모르겠어요. (Jal moreugesseoyo.) – "I don't really know."
- 글쎄요... (Geulsseyo...) – "Well... I'm not sure." (Used when hesitating or thinking.)
- 아직 확실하지 않아요. (Ajik hwaksilhaji anayo.) – "I'm not sure yet."
- 정확하지 않아요. (Jeonghwakhaji anayo.) – "It's not exact/I’m not 100% sure."
- 모르겠어. (Moreugesseo.) – "I don’t know." (Casual way to say it.)
🎯 When to Use These Phrases
✔ When you're unsure about an answer
✔ When hesitating before giving a response
✔ When you don’t have enough information
✔ When you want to sound natural in Korean conversations 😎
But be careful! If someone asks something important and you say 확실하지 않아요, it might sound like you're avoiding the question. Instead, you can say 정확한 정보를 확인해 볼게요. (Jeonghwakan jeongboreul hwaginhae bolgeyo.) – "I'll check for accurate information."
🔥 Wrap-Up
Now you know how to say "I'm not sure" in Korean! Next time you're unsure, just say 확실하지 않아요! or try 잘 모르겠어요 for a more casual touch. Learning these phrases will make you sound more natural and confident in Korean conversations. 😊
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