Verstehst du?
Do you understand?
Language note: Use 'verstehst du' for informal settings with friends or peers.
Culture note: Informal 'du' is among friends or younger people, promoting a relaxed conversation.
Context: After a clear explanation, the teacher checks if the class understood the overview.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Verstehst
[fer-SHTAY-st]
do you understand
Verstehst indicates asking for comprehension.
Verstehst du die Aufgabe?
Do you understand the task?
du
[doo]
you
Du is an informal pronoun for addressing someone directly.
Du bist mein Freund.
You are my friend.
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