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How to say “I do not understand.” in German
The German for “I do not understand.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Start freeI do not understand.
Ich verstehe nicht.
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Ich verstehe nicht.
I do not understand.
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German words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday German words and sentences.
- My name is Anna.Ich heiße Anna.
- What is your name?Wie heißt du?
- Nice to meet you.Freut mich.
- Where are you from?Woher kommst du?
- I am from the United States.Ich komme aus den USA.
- Do you speak English?Sprichst du Englisch?
- Can you repeat that, please?Kannst du das bitte wiederholen?
- Please speak more slowly.Bitte sprich langsamer.
- I do not know.Ich weiß es nicht.
- Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Entschuldigung, wo ist die Toilette?
- Where is the train station?Wo ist der Bahnhof?
- How much does this cost?Wie viel kostet das?
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“I do not understand.” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak German guides. Browse every German word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “I do not understand.” in German?
“I do not understand.” in German is “Ich verstehe nicht.”.
What does “Ich verstehe nicht.” mean in English?
“Ich verstehe nicht.” is German for “I do not understand.”.
How do I remember “Ich verstehe nicht.”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full German sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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