Don't i know you from somewhere Meaning in English

expression

US

DONT eye NOH yoo frum SUM-wair

UK

dohnt EYE noh YOO frum SUM-wair

Definition

This friendly expression is used when you think you have met or seen someone before and want to confirm if you know each other.

Usage & Nuances

This is a common, informal, and polite way to ask someone if you've met before, often as an icebreaker. It's usually used when you recognize someone but aren't sure from where. It should be said in a friendly tone and not confused with pick-up lines, though it can also appear humorously in movies. Variations include 'Haven't we met before?'.

• Spanish: ¿**No te conozco de algún lado**?
• Portuguese (BR): Eu **não te conheço de algum lugar**?
• Portuguese (PT): Eu **não te conheço de algum lado**?
• Chinese (Simplified): 我是不是**在哪儿见过你**？
• Chinese (Traditional): 我是不是**在哪裡見過你**？
• Hindi: क्या मैंने आपको **कहीं देखा नहीं है**?
• Arabic: أليس أنني **أعرفك من مكان ما**؟
• Bengali: আমি কি আপনাকে কোথাও দেখে ছিলাম না - আমরা কি আগে কোথাও দেখা করিনি
• Russian: Не встречались ли мы раньше где-то - Мне не кажется, что я вас где-то видел(а)?
• Japanese: どこかでお会いしたことありませんか
• Vietnamese: Tôi có gặp bạn ở đâu đó rồi phải không
• Korean: 우리 어디서 본 적 있지 않아요
• Turkish: Sizi bir yerden tanımıyor muyum
• Urdu: کیا میں نے آپ کو کہیں دیکھا نہیں؟ - کیا ہم کہیں ملے ہیں؟
• Indonesian: Apakah saya pernah bertemu Anda di suatu tempat

Example Sentences

Don't I know you from somewhere? You look familiar.

basic

Excuse me, don't I know you from somewhere?

basic

Hi, don't I know you from somewhere? Maybe school?

basic

Wait, don't I know you from somewhere? Were you at Jenny's party last year?

natural

Don't I know you from somewhere? Your face rings a bell.

natural

Hmm, don't I know you from somewhere? Maybe we have mutual friends.

natural