English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "we don't know" Mean?

Learn what "we don't know" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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We don't know when or if she'll wake up.

This means there is no clear information about whether or when the person will regain consciousness.

From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 7

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is giving bad medical news and saying the outcome is uncertain.

Usage Scenario

Use this only in a medical context when talking about a serious condition. It is not a general everyday phrase and should not be indexed.

Better ways to say it

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We don't know if she'll wake up.
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We don't know when she'll wake up.
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It's unclear whether she'll wake up.

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