I don't understand Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪ/ /ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˌəndɝˈstænd
eye DONT un-der-STAND
ˈaɪ/ /dəʊnt/ /ˌʌndəstˈænd
eye DONT un-duh-STAND
Definition
Used to say that you do not comprehend what someone has said or what is happening.
Usage & Nuances
Common, direct, and neutral. Polite in most contexts, especially when combined with 'Sorry,' ('Sorry, I don't understand.'). Often used to request clarification. Consider 'Could you repeat that?' in formal settings.
Spanish: no entiendoPortuguese (BR): não entendoPortuguese (PT): não percebo - não entendoChinese (Simplified): 我不明白Chinese (Traditional): 我不明白Hindi: मुझे समझ नहीं आताArabic: أنا لا أفهمBengali: আমি বুঝতে পারছি নাRussian: я не понимаюJapanese: わかりませんVietnamese: tôi không hiểuKorean: 이해하지 못하겠어요 - 이해가 안 돼요Turkish: anlamıyorumUrdu: مجھے سمجھ نہیں آتیIndonesian: saya tidak mengerti
Example Sentences
I don't understand this lesson.
basic
Sorry, I don't understand what you mean.
basic
Can you repeat? I don't understand.
basic
Wait, I don't understand—are we meeting at 5 or 6?
natural
I don't understand how this app works. Can you help me?
natural
Honestly, I don't understand why everyone's so upset.
natural