ewan
ewán with stress marks
I don't know
Usage Note
Ewan is a casual way to say 'I don't know,' most often used in the phrase 'Ewan ko.' While it's a shorter alternative to 'Hindi ko alam,' it can sometimes sound dismissive or indifferent depending on the tone.
Examples
" Ewan ko, hindi ako sigurado. "
Natural Translation
I don't know, I'm not sure.
Literal Translation
Don't-know I, not I sure.
" Ewan ko sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
I don’t know about him/her.
Literal Translation
I don't know to him/her.
" Tinanong ko siya kung saan napunta ang pera, pero ewan daw, wala raw siyang alam. "
Natural Translation
I asked her where the money went, but she said she didn't know, that she had no idea.
Literal Translation
Asked I her where went the money, but don't-know she-said, none she-said her knowledge.
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