What Does "i don't know" Mean?
Learn what "i don't know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
I don't know how you
It means the speaker is expressing amazement or sympathy about how difficult the other person's experience must have been.
From Mysterious Murderer, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker reacts to hearing that someone went through a hard experience alone.
Usage Scenario
Use this to show empathy when someone has handled a painful situation alone. It sounds caring and natural, but it is more emotional than everyday small talk.
Better ways to say it
I don't know how you went through it by yourself.
I can't imagine doing that alone.
That must have been so hard on your own.
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