Significado
Used when the speaker does not comprehend something.
Contexto cultural
Estonians value directness. Admitting you don't understand is seen as a sign of intelligence and respect for the speaker's time. Similar to Estonia, Finns also value honesty. However, they might use 'En ymmärrä' which is the direct cognate. In Sweden or Norway, people might be more indirect, but they still value clarity. They would use 'Jag förstår inte' or 'Jeg forstår ikke'. In Russia, there is a distinction between 'I don't hear' and 'I don't understand'. Estonians are more likely to use 'Ma ei saa aru' for both.
Don't be afraid
Estonians appreciate when you admit you don't understand. It shows you are trying.
Watch the 'aru'
Always include 'aru'. Without it, you are saying 'I cannot'.
Significado
Used when the speaker does not comprehend something.
Don't be afraid
Estonians appreciate when you admit you don't understand. It shows you are trying.
Watch the 'aru'
Always include 'aru'. Without it, you are saying 'I cannot'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Vabandust, ma ei ___ aru.
The phrase is 'saama aru'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I don't understand'.
'Ma ei saa aru' is the only correct phrase for comprehension.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa said aru? B: Ei, ___.
You need to negate the verb 'saama' and keep 'aru'.
Match the situation to the response.
Someone speaks too fast. What do you say?
This is the standard phrase for when you don't understand.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosVabandust, ma ei ___ aru.
The phrase is 'saama aru'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I don't understand'.
'Ma ei saa aru' is the only correct phrase for comprehension.
A: Kas sa said aru? B: Ei, ___.
You need to negate the verb 'saama' and keep 'aru'.
Someone speaks too fast. What do you say?
This is the standard phrase for when you don't understand.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
Yes, it is professional enough for most situations.
Use 'Ma ei saanud aru'.
Frases relacionadas
Ma saan aru
contrastI understand
Ma ei mõista
similarI don't comprehend
Kas sa saad aru?
builds onDo you understand?
Ma ei saa sellest aru
builds onI don't understand this
