Casualinterjection
boh
I dunno, no idea
Formal Equivalent
non lo so, non saprei
Examples in Context
"Cosa vuoi mangiare stasera? — Boh, non ho fame."
"What do you want to eat tonight? — Dunno, I'm not hungry."
"Boh, chi lo sa perché ha fatto così."
"No idea why he did that."
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Cultural Note
One of the most iconic Italian expressions. Used constantly in everyday speech, often with a shrug. Perfectly acceptable in casual conversation but avoid it in formal settings or job interviews — it sounds dismissive.
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