no saber(
noh
sah
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behr
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1. (not to have knowledge about)
2. (not to be able to)
a. not to know how
No sé tocar la guitarra, pero quiero aprender.I don't know how to play guitar, but I want to learn.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g. Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
3. (not to have knowledge)
a. not to know
¿Cómo se traduce esa palabra al inglés? - No sé.How do you translate that word into English? - I don't know.
4. (not to have a flavor)
a. not to taste
¿Dónde compraste este café? No sabe bien.Where did you buy this coffee? It doesn't taste good.
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