معنی
Used when a concept or sentence is unclear.
زمینه فرهنگی
Estonians value precision. If you say 'Ma ei saa aru,' they might ask 'Milleks?' or 'Mis osast?' to find out exactly which part is unclear. In university settings, students are encouraged to admit when they don't understand. It is seen as a sign of active engagement rather than ignorance. In online forums, you might see 'Ei saa aru' used as a comment on confusing news or government policies. Finns and Estonians often think they understand each other because the languages are similar, but 'false friends' lead to many 'Ma ei saa aru' moments.
Add 'Vabandust'
Always start with 'Vabandust' (Sorry) to make the phrase sound more polite and less like a complaint.
The -st ending
Don't forget the -st ending on the thing you don't understand. It's the most common grammar mistake.
معنی
Used when a concept or sentence is unclear.
Add 'Vabandust'
Always start with 'Vabandust' (Sorry) to make the phrase sound more polite and less like a complaint.
The -st ending
Don't forget the -st ending on the thing you don't understand. It's the most common grammar mistake.
Use 'üldse'
Add 'üldse' (at all) to emphasize your confusion: 'Ma ei saa üldse aru!'
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head and a confused expression helps convey the meaning even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing word to say 'I don't understand this.'
Ma ei ___ sellest aru.
In negative sentences, we use the verb stem 'saa' after 'ei'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I don't understand you.'
The verb 'aru saama' requires the elative case (-st). 'Sinust' is the elative form of 'sina'.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four basic forms of the expression.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa räägid eesti keelt? B: Ainult natuke. Palun räägi aeglaselt, ma ei ___ ___.
The context of speaking slowly implies a lack of understanding.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMa ei ___ sellest aru.
In negative sentences, we use the verb stem 'saa' after 'ei'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I don't understand you.'
The verb 'aru saama' requires the elative case (-st). 'Sinust' is the elative form of 'sina'.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These are the four basic forms of the expression.
A: Kas sa räägid eesti keelt? B: Ainult natuke. Palun räägi aeglaselt, ma ei ___ ___.
The context of speaking slowly implies a lack of understanding.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, it is not rude. It is a direct and honest way to communicate. Adding 'vabandust' makes it very polite.
Yes, in informal speech, Estonians often drop the 'Ma' (I).
'Aru saama' is for general understanding. 'Mõistma' is deeper, like empathizing or understanding a complex philosophy.
You say 'Ma ei saanud aru.'
Because the verb 'aru saama' requires the elative case, which ends in -st.
Yes! 'Ma ei saa sust aru' means 'I don't understand you (your actions or words).'
You can say 'Ma saan natuke aru.'
Yes, 'Ma ei jaga matsu' is very common among young people.
Kas te saate minust aru? (formal) or Kas sa saad must aru? (informal).
Not exactly. It means 'intellect' or 'reason'. The word for brain is 'aju'.
عبارات مرتبط
Ma saan aru
contrastI understand
Ma ei mõista
synonymI don't comprehend
See on segane
similarThis is confusing
Kuidas palun?
similarPardon?
Ma ei tea
contrastI don't know
