Signification
Used when someone's point is unclear.
Contexte culturel
In schools in Maharashtra, students are encouraged to say 'Mala samajla nahi' to show they are 'Jidnyasu' (curious). It is not seen as a lack of intelligence. In Pune's professional circles, being precise is valued. If you don't understand, it's better to say it immediately than to make a mistake later. In the fast-paced life of Mumbai, people might use the Hindi-influenced 'Samajh nahi aaya' even while speaking Marathi, but 'Mala samajla nahi' remains the respectful standard. In villages, people might use 'Umajla nahi' or 'Dhyanat nahi ala'. There is a high degree of patience for those who admit they don't understand.
Use with 'Kshama kara'
Adding 'Kshama kara' (Sorry) before the phrase makes it sound much more polite and less like you are blaming the speaker for being unclear.
Watch the Gender
If you are referring to a specific word, check its gender. 'Samajla' (Neut), 'Samajli' (Fem), 'Samajla' (Masc).
Signification
Used when someone's point is unclear.
Use with 'Kshama kara'
Adding 'Kshama kara' (Sorry) before the phrase makes it sound much more polite and less like you are blaming the speaker for being unclear.
Watch the Gender
If you are referring to a specific word, check its gender. 'Samajla' (Neut), 'Samajli' (Fem), 'Samajla' (Masc).
The 'Nahi' placement
Always keep 'Nahi' at the end. Putting it elsewhere will make you sound like a non-native speaker immediately.
Body Language
A small, polite nod while saying this shows you are still engaged in the conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Mala'.
____ हे पुस्तक समजलं नाही.
The verb 'samajne' requires the dative subject 'Mala'.
Choose the correct sentence for 'I didn't understand the story (Goshtha - Fem)'.
Which one is correct?
The verb must agree with the feminine noun 'Goshtha'.
Complete the dialogue.
Teacher: 'हे गणित सोपं आहे ना?' Student: 'नाही सर, ____.'
The student is expressing a lack of understanding of the math problem.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and the boss uses a word you don't know.
This is the appropriate phrase to ask for clarification.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ हे पुस्तक समजलं नाही.
The verb 'samajne' requires the dative subject 'Mala'.
Which one is correct?
The verb must agree with the feminine noun 'Goshtha'.
Teacher: 'हे गणित सोपं आहे ना?' Student: 'नाही सर, ____.'
The student is expressing a lack of understanding of the math problem.
You are in a meeting and the boss uses a word you don't know.
This is the appropriate phrase to ask for clarification.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, in informal settings, dropping the 'Mala' is very common and sounds natural.
Yes, because the verb agrees with the *object* of understanding, not the gender of the speaker.
'Samajla' is general understanding, 'Kalala' is more about perception or 'getting' a point. They are often interchangeable.
You say 'मला तुमचं बोलणं समजलं नाही' (I didn't understand your speaking).
'Samajla' is the past tense (I didn't understand what was just said). 'Samajto' would be present tense (I don't understand in general).
No, as long as your tone is respectful. It's better than pretending to understand.
Technically no, you should use 'Mala aikoo ala nahi' (I couldn't hear), but people often use 'Samajla nahi' if they missed the meaning due to noise.
Use 'Samajle nahit'. For example: 'Mala te shabd samajle nahit' (I didn't understand those words).
In very casual Marathi, you can just say 'Nahi samajla'.
Yes, you can use it for something you just read.
Yes, they share the same Sanskrit root meaning 'to come together'.
Just change the intonation: 'Samajla?' or 'Tumhala samajla ka?'
'मला आपले म्हणणे आकलन झाले नाही' (Mala aaple mhanane aakalan jhale nahi).
Yes, 'Mala tujhi vaganuk samajli nahi' (I didn't understand your behavior).
Expressions liées
मला कळलं नाही
synonymI didn't perceive/understand.
मला माहित नाही
similarI don't know.
पुन्हा सांगा
builds onPlease say it again.
मला समजलं
contrastI understood.
स्पष्ट करा
specialized formPlease clarify.
