Bedeutung
Used to state an inability to communicate in English.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Americans appreciate the honesty of this phrase. It saves time for everyone. British people often value a polite 'I'm afraid' prefix. Japanese speakers might use this phrase with a bow to show extra respect.
Add 'Sorry'
Adding 'Sorry' at the beginning makes you sound much more polite.
Don't be shy
It is better to say this than to pretend you understand.
Bedeutung
Used to state an inability to communicate in English.
Add 'Sorry'
Adding 'Sorry' at the beginning makes you sound much more polite.
Don't be shy
It is better to say this than to pretend you understand.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct way to say you don't speak English.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
The auxiliary 'do' + 'not' is required for negation.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 AufgabenWhich sentence is grammatically correct?
The auxiliary 'do' + 'not' is required for negation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /1
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenNo, it is grammatically incorrect. Always use 'I don't'.
No, it is a very helpful, neutral statement.
Verwandte Redewendungen
I don't understand
similarI cannot comprehend.
Speak slowly
builds onAsk for a slower pace.
Do you speak [Language]?
contrastAsking for another language.
