I hardly know her Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaɪ/ /ˈhɑɹdɫi/ /ˈnoʊ/ /ˈhɝ/, /hɝ

EYE HARD-lee NO HUR

UK

ˈaɪ/ /hˈɑːdli/ /nˈəʊ/ /hˈɜː

EYE HAHD-lee NOH HUH

Definition

This expression means you do not know the woman well at all; you have only met her, or know very little about her.

Usage & Nuances

Often used to politely deny familiarity, sometimes in a defensive or surprised context. Can be literal or used humorously, especially after someone's name is mentioned. The phrase form 'I hardly know her' follows 'hardly know (someone)'. Don't confuse with 'I barely know her'—they have similar meanings.

• Spanish: apenas la conozco - casi no la conozco
• Portuguese (BR): mal a conheço - quase não a conheço
• Portuguese (PT): mal a conheço - quase não a conheço
• Chinese (Simplified): 我几乎不认识她
• Chinese (Traditional): 我幾乎不認識她
• Hindi: मैं उसे शायद ही जानता हूँ
• Arabic: أنا بالكاد أعرفها
• Bengali: আমি তাকে প্রায় চিনি না - আমি তার সাথে প্রায় পরিচিত নই
• Russian: Я её почти не знаю
• Japanese: 私は彼女のことをほとんど知りません
• Vietnamese: Tôi hầu như không biết cô ấy
• Korean: 저 그녀를 거의 몰라요
• Turkish: Onu neredeyse hiç tanımıyorum
• Urdu: میں اسے مشکل سے جانتا ہوں
• Indonesian: Saya hampir tidak mengenalnya

Example Sentences

I hardly know her, so I was surprised she invited me.

basic

People think we're friends, but I hardly know her.

basic

I hardly know her; we've only spoken once.

basic

'Do you know Jessica?' 'I hardly know her.'

natural

Everyone keeps asking about her, but I hardly know her!

natural

If I'm honest, I hardly know her, so I can't really say much.

natural