A1 Expression ニュートラル

Nie rozumiem

I do not understand

意味

Stating lack of comprehension.

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文化的背景

Poles are very direct. If you say 'Nie rozumiem', they will often try to explain it again using different words or gestures rather than just repeating the same sentence louder. In the Silesian dialect, you might hear 'Nie rozumiya' or 'Nie kapuja'. The region has its own distinct linguistic flavor influenced by German. In modern offices, 'Nie rozumiem' is often replaced by English-influenced phrases like 'Nie mam jasności' (I don't have clarity) to sound more professional. Professors expect students to say 'Nie rozumiem' if a concept is unclear. Silence is often interpreted as understanding, which can lead to failure in exams.

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Add 'Przepraszam'

Always start with 'Przepraszam' to make your lack of understanding sound like a polite request for help rather than a complaint.

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The 'M' matters

Don't forget the 'm' at the end of 'rozumiem'. Without it, you're talking about someone else!

意味

Stating lack of comprehension.

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Add 'Przepraszam'

Always start with 'Przepraszam' to make your lack of understanding sound like a polite request for help rather than a complaint.

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The 'M' matters

Don't forget the 'm' at the end of 'rozumiem'. Without it, you're talking about someone else!

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Use 'jeszcze'

Saying 'Jeszcze nie rozumiem' (I don't understand yet) shows you are trying and plan to learn.

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Eye Contact

In Poland, keep eye contact when saying you don't understand. it shows you are sincere and engaged.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'rozumieć'.

Przepraszam, ja nie ______ po polsku.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: rozumiem

The subject is 'ja' (I), so the verb must end in '-em'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to say you don't understand in a shop?

You are at a bakery and the clerk says something too fast.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Przepraszam, nie rozumiem.

'Przepraszam' adds a layer of politeness suitable for strangers.

Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Each pair correctly matches the person and the meaning.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Czy rozumiesz to zadanie? B: Nie, zupełnie go ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nie rozumiem

The speaker is answering for themselves about a task (comprehension).

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4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'rozumieć'. Fill Blank A1

Przepraszam, ja nie ______ po polsku.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: rozumiem

The subject is 'ja' (I), so the verb must end in '-em'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to say you don't understand in a shop? Choose A1

You are at a bakery and the clerk says something too fast.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Przepraszam, nie rozumiem.

'Przepraszam' adds a layer of politeness suitable for strangers.

Match the Polish phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Each pair correctly matches the person and the meaning.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Czy rozumiesz to zadanie? B: Nie, zupełnie go ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nie rozumiem

The speaker is answering for themselves about a task (comprehension).

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

14 問

No, it's very practical. However, adding 'Przepraszam' makes it much softer.

No, use 'Nie wiem' for facts like 'I don't know the time'.

'Nie rozumiem' is neutral/formal; 'Nie kapuję' is very informal/slang.

Say 'Nie rozumiem pana' (to a man) or 'Nie rozumiem pani' (to a woman).

'Słucham?' is like 'I beg your pardon?' and is often used before admitting 'Nie rozumiem'.

Not really, but you can just say 'Nie rozumiem' very quickly.

Yes, in Polish, the negative 'nie' always precedes the verb it negates.

Yes, it works for both language and logic/behavior.

For a man: 'Nie zrozumiałem'. For a woman: 'Nie zrozumiałam'.

Yes, but follow it with a request for clarification: 'Nie rozumiem pytania, czy może pan powtórzyć?'

You can say 'Nic nie rozumiem' (I don't understand anything).

Yes, the root 'rozum' means 'reason' or 'intellect'.

Say 'Nie rozumiem tego słowa'.

No, 'rozumiem' already implies 'I'. Adding 'Ja' is optional and often redundant.

関連フレーズ

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Nie wiem

similar

I don't know

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Słucham?

builds on

I'm listening? / What?

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Co to znaczy?

builds on

What does that mean?

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Nie kapuję

specialized form

I don't get it

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Zrozumiałem

contrast

I understood

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To jest jasne

contrast

That is clear

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