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"I don't understand" in Polish: nie rozumiem
nie rozumiem
I don't understand in Polish is nie rozumiem. Nie rozumiem describes lack of understanding; adding tego means I do not understand that.
A first use of i don't understand
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How to pronounce nie rozumiem
Say it
nie rozoomiem
/ɲɛ rɔzumjɛm/
In nie rozumiem, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in nie rozumiem normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"I don't understand" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nie rozumiem | I don't understand The main expression for i don't understand. | The main expression for i don't understand. |
| nie rozumiem tego | I don't understand Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use nie rozumiem in real life
- 1A first use of i don't understand
Nie rozumiem tego pytania.
I do not understand this question.
This is a natural setting for nie rozumiem.
- 2A second conversational context
Przepraszam, nie rozumiem.
Sorry, I do not understand.
Notice how nie rozumiem fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Nie rozumiem instrukcji.
I do not understand the instructions.
Nie rozumiem describes lack of understanding; adding tego means I do not understand that.
Mistakes English speakers make with nie rozumiem
Incorrect: nie rozumie
Correct: nie rozumiem
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is nie rozumiem. Nie rozumiem describes lack of understanding; adding tego means I do not understand that.
Incorrect: ja nie rozumieć
Correct: nie rozumiem
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in nie rozumiem; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Nie rozumiem describes lack of understanding; adding tego means I do not understand that.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice i don't understand
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Nie rozumiem tego pytania.
I do not understand this question.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Przepraszam, nie rozumiem.
Sorry, I do not understand.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I don't understand" in Polish
When should I say nie rozumiem?
Nie rozumiem describes lack of understanding; adding tego means I do not understand that.
Is nie rozumiem tego another way to say i don't understand?
Nie rozumiem tego is a useful related expression. The main form here is nie rozumiem; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with nie rozumiem?
Avoid nie rozumie. The correct expression is nie rozumiem; Nie rozumiem describes lack of understanding; adding tego means I do not understand that.
Can you show nie rozumiem in a sentence?
Nie rozumiem instrukcji. — I do not understand the instructions.
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