Ambot - I don't know / no idea

PhraseCultural Expressions

English Meaning

I don't know / no idea

Pronunciation

AHM-boht

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Often dismissive. Add lang to soften: Ambot lang. = I really don't know. NOT the same as wala ko kasabot (I don't understand).

Example Sentences

1. “Asa si Mark? — Ambot.”

“Where's Mark? — No idea.”

Quick Reference

Bisaya

Ambot

English

I don't know / no idea

Pronunciation

AHM-boht

Part of Speech

Phrase

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