che ne saccio
🇮🇹 Italian slang from Naples
What does “che ne saccio” mean?
how should I know?
Example
“– Addò sta Ciro? – E che ne saccio!”
'Where's Ciro?' 'How should I know!'
Good to know
Neapolitan for 'che ne so'. 'Addò' = where.
Who you can say it to
With friends, not your boss
☕ Everyday
The textbook way to say it: Non lo so.
Heard in a conversation
Coffee at the bar
Ciro Guagliò, sì 'nu signore! Hai sentito 'o 'nciucio 'e Peppe?
Man, you're a gentleman! Did you hear the gossip about Peppe?
Totò Che ne saccio! Io nun saccio niente.
How should I know! I don't know a thing.
Ciro Eh, comme no… Statte bbuono, Totò!
Yeah, sure… Take care, Totò!
🤔 How other countries say “how should I know?”
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