Signification
Expresses a lack of comprehension or inability to grasp something.
Contexte culturel
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.
Signification
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-toi
Complete the sentence.
عذراً، ____ أفهم.
Since the subject is 'I' (implied), 'لست' is the correct negative particle.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesعذراً، ____ أفهم.
Since the subject is 'I' (implied), 'لست' is the correct negative particle.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is very polite if used correctly.
Yes, it is formal enough.
Expressions liées
هل تفهم؟
similarDo you understand?
أنا لا أفهم
synonymI do not understand.
