I didn't get that Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈaɪ/ /ˈdɪdən/, /ˈdɪdənt/, /ˈdɪdnt/, /ˈdɪnt/ /ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət

EYE DID-uhnt GET THAT

UK

ˈaɪ/ /ˈdɪd(ə)nt/ /ɡˈɛt/ /ðˈæt

EYE DID-uhnt GET THAT

Definition

A polite way to say you didn't understand what someone said or meant.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in conversation; polite and informal. Often used to ask someone to repeat or explain. Can mean you didn't hear clearly or didn't understand the meaning. Similar to 'Sorry?' or 'Could you say that again?'.

• Spanish: no entendí eso - no lo entendí
• Portuguese (BR): não entendi isso - não peguei
• Portuguese (PT): não percebi isso - não entendi
• Chinese (Simplified): 我没听懂
• Chinese (Traditional): 我沒聽懂
• Hindi: मुझे वह समझ नहीं आया
• Arabic: لم أفهم ذلك
• Bengali: আমি বুঝতে পারিনি - আমি ধরতে পারিনি
• Russian: я не понял - я не расслышал
• Japanese: わかりませんでした - 聞き取れませんでした
• Vietnamese: tôi không hiểu - tôi không nghe rõ
• Korean: 이해하지 못했어요 - 잘 못 들었어요
• Turkish: anlamadım - duymadım
• Urdu: مجھے سمجھ نہیں آیا
• Indonesian: saya tidak mengerti - saya tidak menangkap

Example Sentences

I didn't get that. Can you say it again, please?

basic

Sorry, I didn't get that last part.

basic

If I didn't get that, can I ask you again?

basic

Whoa, I didn't get that at all—what did you mean?

natural

Sorry, I didn't get that—my connection cut out for a second.

natural

I didn't get that joke—can you explain it to me?

natural