Who knows Meaning in English
expression
ˈhu/ /ˈnoʊz
HOO NOHZ
hˈuː/ /nˈəʊz
HOO NOHZ
Definition
A phrase used to say that nobody knows the answer, or to express uncertainty or mystery.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in informal conversation. Used alone or at the end of a sentence to show doubt, surprise, or that something is unknown. Not literal; don't use it for asking real questions.
Spanish: quién sabePortuguese (BR): quem sabePortuguese (PT): quem sabeChinese (Simplified): 谁知道Chinese (Traditional): 誰知道Hindi: कौन जानेArabic: من يعلمBengali: কে জানে - বলা মুশকিলRussian: кто знаетJapanese: さあ - どうだろうVietnamese: ai mà biết - biết đâu đượcKorean: 누가 알아 - 글쎄Turkish: kim bilirUrdu: کون جانتا ہےIndonesian: siapa tahu
Example Sentences
Who knows where my keys went.
basic
Will it rain tomorrow? Who knows.
basic
Who knows if she will come to the party.
basic
I sent him a message last week and still no reply—who knows what happened.
natural
Maybe we'll win the lottery someday—who knows!
natural
He's always late. Will he actually show up on time today? Who knows.
natural