I'm not the one Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪm/, /əm/ /ˈnɑt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwən
AIM naht thuh WUHN
aɪm/ /nˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɒn
aim NOT thuh WON
Definition
Used to say that you are not the right person for a job, responsibility, blame, or situation, or to reject someone’s romantic interest.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often defensive or dismissive. Used in relationships, work, and arguments. Commonly appears in the full phrase "I'm not the one you're looking for" or "I'm not the one to blame". Avoid in formal writing; used mainly in conversation.
Spanish: yo no soy el indicado - yo no soy la personaPortuguese (BR): não sou eu - não sou a pessoa certaPortuguese (PT): não sou eu - não sou a pessoa certaChinese (Simplified): 不是我 - 我不是那个人Chinese (Traditional): 不是我 - 我不是那個人Hindi: मैं वो नहीं हूँ - मैं सही व्यक्ति नहीं हूँArabic: لستُ الشخص المقصود - لستُ المناسبBengali: আমি সেই জনি নই - আমি নাRussian: это не я - я не тотJapanese: 私はその人ではありません - 私じゃないVietnamese: tôi không phải là người đó - tôi không phải là ngườiKorean: 내가 그 사람이 아니야 - 난 아니야Turkish: ben o kişi değilim - ben değilimUrdu: میں وہ نہیں ہوںIndonesian: bukan saya orangnya - saya bukan orangnya
Example Sentences
I'm not the one who broke the window.
basic
If you need help with math, I'm not the one.
basic
I'm not the one to make that decision.
basic
If you're looking for someone to blame, I'm not the one.
natural
Sorry, I'm not the one you should be talking to about this.
natural
You want a serious relationship? I'm not the one.
natural