Meaning
To state lack of knowledge.
Cultural Background
Honesty is highly valued. Admitting you don't know is better than lying. In many Central Asian cultures, directness is appreciated in simple interactions. The verb 'bilmoq' is common across many Turkic languages with similar negation. In business, adding 'lekin bilib beraman' (but I will find out) is common.
Drop the pronoun
In casual speech, you can just say 'Bilmayman'. It sounds more natural.
Add a follow-up
If you want to be helpful, add 'lekin bilib beraman' (but I will find out).
Meaning
To state lack of knowledge.
Drop the pronoun
In casual speech, you can just say 'Bilmayman'. It sounds more natural.
Add a follow-up
If you want to be helpful, add 'lekin bilib beraman' (but I will find out).
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'bilmoq'.
U qayerda? Men ________.
The subject is 'Men' (I), so the verb must be in the first-person singular negative.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
'Bilmayman' is the correct present-tense negative form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bu kitob kimniki? B: ________.
The question asks 'whose book is this?', so 'I don't know' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesU qayerda? Men ________.
The subject is 'Men' (I), so the verb must be in the first-person singular negative.
Choose the best option.
'Bilmayman' is the correct present-tense negative form.
A: Bu kitob kimniki? B: ________.
The question asks 'whose book is this?', so 'I don't know' is the logical answer.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, but it is better to add 'lekin bilib beraman' to show initiative.
No, it is honest. It is only rude if you say it in a dismissive tone.
Related Phrases
Bilaman
contrastI know
Bilmadim
similarI didn't know
Xabarim yo'q
similarI have no news
Tushunmayman
similarI don't understand
