Amharic · Greetings & Phrases
አልገባኝም
algebagnem
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
Example
ይቅርታ፣ አልገባኝም። በዝግታ ይናገሩ።
Sorry, I don't understand. Please speak slowly.
Etymology
'አልገባኝም' (algebagnem) translates to 'I don't understand,' stemming from the verb 'ገባ' (geba) which means 'to understand.'
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both informal and formal contexts to express confusion or lack of comprehension, it can be spoken or included in written communication.