Correct spelling for the English word "not knew" is [nˌɒt njˈuː], [nˌɒt njˈuː], [n_ˌɒ_t n_j_ˈuː] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
"Not knew" is not a standalone term with a widely recognized dictionary definition. However, it can be interpreted as a negation of the phrase "knew" which means having information or being aware of something.
Not knew suggests a lack of previous knowledge or awareness about a particular subject or situation. It indicates the absence of familiarity or understanding of a certain matter, implying that the subject in question is not known to or understood by the individual or group being referred to.
Example sentence: "The mechanic could not knew what was causing the strange noise in the car engine, so he needed to conduct further examination."
It is worth noting that while "not knew" may be used in informal language or spontaneous speech, it is not a grammatically correct or commonly accepted phrase. Instead, one should use alternative constructions such as "did not know" or "was unaware" to convey the intended meaning in a standard and clearer manner.
For instance, "I did not know he was coming today" or "She was unaware of the new company policy." These phrases demonstrate the negation of having had prior knowledge or awareness in a grammatically proper way.
The word "not knew" is not a standard English word, and therefore it does not have a specific etymology. However, it can be broken down into two separate words: "not" and "knew".
1. "Not": This word is derived from the Old English word "nāt", which means "not" or "un-". It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word "*ni-" and is related to the Middle Dutch word "niet" and the Old Saxon word "niot".
2. "Knew": The word "knew" is the past tense of the verb "know". It comes from the Old English verb "cnāwan" which means "to know" or "to understand".