Meaning
Used to express difficulty in comprehending something.
Cultural Background
In North India, this is the standard way to express confusion. It is used universally across all social classes. In professional settings, it is often paired with 'Could you please explain again?' to maintain a positive tone. Students use this frequently to signal they are falling behind in a lecture.
Use your hands
When you say this, a slight shrug of the shoulders makes you sound more natural.
Don't be too blunt
Always add 'maaf kijiye' (excuse me) to soften the blow.
Meaning
Used to express difficulty in comprehending something.
Use your hands
When you say this, a slight shrug of the shoulders makes you sound more natural.
Don't be too blunt
Always add 'maaf kijiye' (excuse me) to soften the blow.
Specify the object
Say 'Mujhe [X] samajh nahi aa raha hai' to be more precise.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
मुझे ______ नहीं आ रहा है।
The phrase is 'samajh nahi aa raha hai'.
Which is the most polite?
How do you ask for help in a meeting?
This is the most polite and professional option.
Match the Hindi phrase to the English meaning.
Match: मुझे समझ नहीं आ रहा है
The phrase expresses confusion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Do you follow me? B: _____
This is the appropriate response to show lack of understanding.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesमुझे ______ नहीं आ रहा है।
The phrase is 'samajh nahi aa raha hai'.
How do you ask for help in a meeting?
This is the most polite and professional option.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
The phrase expresses confusion.
A: Do you follow me? B: _____
This is the appropriate response to show lack of understanding.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is professional and polite.
No, it is a standard way to ask for help.
Use 'samajh nahi aaya'.
Yes, 'aa raha hai' (masc) vs 'aa rahi hai' (fem).
No, use 'mujhe nahi pata' for facts.
Yes, very common in dialogue.
You can say 'Bilkul samajh nahi aa raha' (I don't understand at all).
No, it is understood everywhere in India.
Related Phrases
समझ गया
contrastI understood
क्या मतलब है?
similarWhat does it mean?
मुझे नहीं पता
contrastI don't know
