Signification
Used to confirm comprehension of a statement.
Contexte culturel
Russians value sincerity. Saying 'Я понимаю' when you don't is seen as dishonest. In meetings, 'Я понимаю' is used to show you are aligned with the company goals. Understanding someone's needs is part of being a good host.
Use it often
It is the best way to show you are engaged.
Don't lie
If you don't understand, say 'Я не понимаю'.
Signification
Used to confirm comprehension of a statement.
Use it often
It is the best way to show you are engaged.
Don't lie
If you don't understand, say 'Я не понимаю'.
Add emotion
Use tone to show empathy.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence: 'Я ______, что это сложно.'
Я ______, что это сложно.
The subject is 'Я', so we need the first-person singular form.
Which is more natural for a quick 'got it'?
Which is more natural?
'Понятно' is the standard way to say 'got it' quickly.
How do you respond to 'I'm sad'?
Friend: 'Мне грустно.' You: '______'
This shows empathy.
Match the Russian to English.
Match: 1. Я понимаю, 2. Я понял
Imperfective vs Perfective.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesЯ ______, что это сложно.
The subject is 'Я', so we need the first-person singular form.
Which is more natural?
'Понятно' is the standard way to say 'got it' quickly.
Friend: 'Мне грустно.' You: '______'
This shows empathy.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Imperfective vs Perfective.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsYes, it's neutral.
It's neutral.
Aspect.
Yes.
No, it's polite.
Я не понимаю.
No, it's a verb.
Very.
Expressions liées
Я понял
synonymI got it
Понятно
similarUnderstood
Я не понимаю
contrastI don't understand
Что ты имеешь в виду?
builds onWhat do you mean?
