Tamil · Greetings & Phrases
எனக்கு புரியவில்லை
enakku puriyavillai
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
Example
மன்னிக்கவும், எனக்கு புரியவில்லை. மெதுவாக பேசுங்கள்.
Sorry, I don't understand. Please speak slowly.
Etymology
'எனக்கு புரியவில்லை' (enakku puriyavillai) combines 'எனக்கு' (enakku) meaning 'to me,' 'புரிய' (puriy) meaning 'to understand,' and 'இல்லை' (illai) for negation.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is used in both spoken and written contexts to express confusion or lack of understanding, prevalent in educational and informal conversations.