Keine Ahnung haben
Example: Ich habe keine Ahnung, wie man das Problem löst.
Definition
"Keine Ahnung haben" is a German expression meaning to have no idea or no knowledge about something. It is used to indicate complete uncertainty or lack of information, as in the example phrase: 'Ich habe keine Ahnung, wie man das Problem löst,' which translates to 'I have no idea how to solve the problem.'
Translations
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have no idea -
no tener ni idea -
geen idee hebben -
no tenir ni idea -
n'avoir aucune idée
Etymology
The phrase "keine Ahnung haben" combines the German words 'keine' (no), 'Ahnung' (idea or notion), and 'haben' (to have). 'Ahnung' itself comes from the Old High German 'anunga,' meaning perception or knowledge. Did you know? Though it sounds formal, it's a very common everyday phrase used to express a lack of understanding or knowledge.
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