Korean Dictionary
How to say “I don't know” in Korean
모르겠어요
Moreugesseoyo
Usage & Context
A very useful phrase when you are lost or confused. Adding '잘' before it ('잘 모르겠어요') softens the expression and sounds more natural.
Example Sentence
죄송해요, 잘 모르겠어요.
Sorry, I don't know.
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