boh
/bˈo/
"dunno" — an informal way of expressing ignorance or uncertainty
Definitions
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1
Used to express that you don't know something, often with a shrug
“Non lo so, boh, forse arriva domani sera.”
I don't know, dunno, maybe he arrives tomorrow evening.
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2
Used to show indifference or uncertainty about a choice
“Boh, non ho voglia di decidere adesso io.”
Meh, I don't feel like deciding right now.
Word forms
- Usage
- Invariable interjection; no gender or plural forms.
Very common in spoken, informal Italian; often accompanied by a shrug or puzzled facial expression. Not used in formal writing.