Signification
Used when you don't grasp what was said.
Contexte culturel
In Pakistan, it's common to tilt your head slightly or touch your ear while saying this to show you are trying hard to listen. Speakers might use 'Ji?' (Yes/What?) before the phrase as a polite 'pardon me' signal. In formal 'Adab' (etiquette), one might say 'Tashreeh' (explanation) is needed instead of just saying they didn't understand. On WhatsApp, people often just type 'Samjha nahi' or use the 🤷♂️ emoji to save time.
The Gender Cheat Code
If you are unsure about gender, use 'Samajh nahi aayi'. It's always correct regardless of who is speaking!
Don't just say 'Kya?'
Saying 'Kya?' (What?) can sound rude or aggressive. Always use 'Main samjha nahi' for a more polite tone.
Signification
Used when you don't grasp what was said.
The Gender Cheat Code
If you are unsure about gender, use 'Samajh nahi aayi'. It's always correct regardless of who is speaking!
Don't just say 'Kya?'
Saying 'Kya?' (What?) can sound rude or aggressive. Always use 'Main samjha nahi' for a more polite tone.
Body Language
A small apologetic smile goes a long way when using this phrase with strangers.
Teste-toi
If you are a woman, which sentence should you use?
Select the correct feminine form:
The 'ee' ending (سمجھی) is the feminine singular past tense marker in Urdu.
Complete the sentence to be polite.
_______، میں سمجھا نہیں۔
'Maazrat' means 'Sorry' or 'Apology' and is the standard way to soften this phrase.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
Which phrase is 'Slang'?
'Palle nahi para' is a very casual, idiomatic way to say you didn't get it.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Levels of Politeness
Polite
- • Maazrat, main samjha nahi
Casual
- • Samajh nahi aayi
Slang
- • Palle nahi para
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesSelect the correct feminine form:
The 'ee' ending (سمجھی) is the feminine singular past tense marker in Urdu.
_______، میں سمجھا نہیں۔
'Maazrat' means 'Sorry' or 'Apology' and is the standard way to soften this phrase.
Which phrase is 'Slang'?
'Palle nahi para' is a very casual, idiomatic way to say you didn't get it.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'Dobara kahiye' (Say it again) is more accurate for hearing issues.
No, it's grammatically correct but 'Main samjha nahi' sounds more like a native speaker.
It is 'Main samjhi nahi' (میں سمجھی نہیں).
Yes, it is 100% identical in spoken Hindi.
You can say 'Main kuch bhi nahi samjha.'
Add 'Sir' or 'Ma'am' and 'Maazrat' to make it professional.
It means 'understanding' or 'intellect'.
Yes, if you don't understand a sentence in a book, you can say 'Main ye jumla nahi samjha.'
In Urdu, moving the negative to the end adds emphasis to the failure of the action.
Use 'Main aap ka matlab nahi samjha' (I didn't understand your meaning).
Expressions liées
سمجھ نہیں آئی
similarUnderstanding didn't come.
دوبارہ کہیے
builds onPlease say it again.
میرا مطلب ہے
contrastI mean...
پلے نہیں پڑا
specialized formDidn't catch it (idiomatic).
