Thai · Greetings & Phrases
ไม่เข้าใจ
mai khao chai
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
Example
ขอโทษครับ ผมไม่เข้าใจ พูดช้าๆ ได้ไหม
Sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak slowly?
Etymology
'ไม่เข้าใจ' (mai khao chai) translates to 'do not understand,' where 'ไม่' (mai) means 'not' and 'เข้าใจ' (khao chai) means 'to understand.'
How & Where It’s Used
'ไม่เข้าใจ' is informal and commonly used in spoken language, particularly when seeking clarification or expressing confusion.