모르겠어(mo-reu-gess-eo, moreugesseo)
'모르겠어' combines '모르다' (to not know) with '-겠어' (expressing conjecture or intention), meaning 'I don't really know' or 'I can't understand.'
Nuances
- Beyond simple 'not knowing,' implies inability to understand
- Shows lack of certainty or defers judgment
- Casual and natural tone
When to use
daily conversation, answering questions, expressing uncertainty
In context
'모르겠어' is mainly used in spoken informal Korean to express uncertainty or lack of understanding. The polite form is '모르겠어요.'