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Ich verstehe nicht

I don't understand

Language note: An important phrase if you’re struggling to keep up!

Culture note: Germans are generally patient and will try to help if you express this.

Context: A tourist asks you for directions in German, but you're unsure what they said.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

I do not understand

Used when you don't comprehend something.

Ich sagte 'Ich verstehe nicht', als er zu schnell sprach.

I said 'I do not understand' when he spoke too fast.

verstehe

[fer-shtey-uh]

I do not understand

Used when you don't comprehend something.

Ich sagte 'Ich verstehe nicht', als er zu schnell sprach.

I said 'I do not understand' when he spoke too fast.

nicht

[nikht]

I do not understand

Used when you don't comprehend something.

Ich sagte 'Ich verstehe nicht', als er zu schnell sprach.

I said 'I do not understand' when he spoke too fast.

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