Russian · Greetings & Phrases
Я не понимаю
ya ne ponimayu
I do not understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used when you cannot understand what someone said.
Example
Я не понимаю, повторите, пожалуйста.
I do not understand, please repeat.
Etymology
Я не понимаю (ya ne ponimayu) translates to 'I do not understand' and reflects a straightforward expression of confusion or lack of comprehension.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is commonly used in both informal situations and formal interactions, either spoken or written.