Geen idee hoor
Example: Ik heb echt geen idee hoor wat we moeten doen.
Definition
"Geen idee hoor" is a Dutch expression used to emphasize complete lack of knowledge or certainty about something. It conveys that the speaker truly has no clue or information regarding the subject, often to reassure or stress their ignorance in a casual conversation.
Etymology
The phrase "geen idee hoor" comes from Dutch, where "geen idee" means "no idea" and "hoor" is a particle used to soften or emphasize statements, often making them more conversational or friendly. Did you know? The word "hoor" can add a tone of reassurance, making the phrase feel more natural and less abrupt.
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"Geen idee hoor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used expressions.
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