Punjabi · Greetings & Phrases
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸਮਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਇਆ
mainu samajh nahin aaya
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
Example
ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸਮਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਇਆ। ਹੌਲੀ ਬੋਲੋ।
Sorry, I don't understand. Speak slowly.
Etymology
'ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸਮਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਇਆ' (mainu samajh nahin aaya) translates to 'I did not understand', derived from the words 'ਮੈਨੂੰ' (mainu) meaning 'to me', 'ਸਮਝ' (samajh) meaning 'understanding', and the negative 'ਨਹੀਂ' (nahin).
How & Where It’s Used
Used informally in discussions when someone fails to understand a point, prevalent in both spoken and casual written communication.