Bedeutung
Expresses a lack of comprehension or inability to grasp something.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In the Levant, you will hear 'مش فاهم' much more often than 'لست أفهم'. In the Gulf, 'ما أفهم' is very common. In universities, 'لست أفهم' is preferred for its clarity and formality.
Be polite
Always add 'عذراً' (Excuse me) before saying 'لست أفهم' to soften the blow.
Don't fake it
It is better to admit you don't understand than to nod and cause a mistake.
Bedeutung
Expresses a lack of comprehension or inability to grasp something.
Be polite
Always add 'عذراً' (Excuse me) before saying 'لست أفهم' to soften the blow.
Don't fake it
It is better to admit you don't understand than to nod and cause a mistake.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
عذراً، ____ أفهم.
Since the subject is 'I' (implied), 'لست' is the correct negative particle.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 Aufgabenعذراً، ____ أفهم.
Since the subject is 'I' (implied), 'لست' is the correct negative particle.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is very polite if used correctly.
Yes, it is formal enough.
Verwandte Redewendungen
هل تفهم؟
similarDo you understand?
أنا لا أفهم
synonymI do not understand.
