A1 Expression Neutral

لست أفهم

lastu afham

I don't understand

Significado

Expresses a lack of comprehension or inability to grasp something.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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Be polite

Always add 'عذراً' (Excuse me) before saying 'لست أفهم' to soften the blow.

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Don't fake it

It is better to admit you don't understand than to nod and cause a mistake.

Significado

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.

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Don't fake it

It is better to admit you don't understand than to nod and cause a mistake.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the sentence.

عذراً، ____ أفهم.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: لست

Since the subject is 'I' (implied), 'لست' is the correct negative particle.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

عذراً، ____ أفهم.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: لست

Since the subject is 'I' (implied), 'لست' is the correct negative particle.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

No, it is very polite if used correctly.

Yes, it is formal enough.

Frases relacionadas

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هل تفهم؟

similar

Do you understand?

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أنا لا أفهم

synonym

I do not understand.

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