Bengali · Greetings & Phrases
আমি বুঝতে পারছি না
ami bujhte parchhi na
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
Example
দুঃখিত, আমি বুঝতে পারছি না। আস্তে বলুন।
Sorry, I don't understand. Please speak slowly.
Etymology
'আমি বুঝতে পারছি না' (ami bujhte parchhi na) translates to 'I don't understand', where 'আমি' (ami) means 'I', 'বুঝতে' (bujhte) means 'to understand', and 'পারছি না' (parchhi na) conveys the inability.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in educational settings or conversations where clarification is needed, this phrase is informal and typically spoken.