Amharic · Greetings & Phrases

አልገባኝም

algebagnem

I don't understand

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.

Example

ይቅርታ፣ አልገባኝም። በዝግታ ይናገሩ።

Sorry, I don't understand. Please speak slowly.

Etymology

'አልገባኝም' (algebagnem) translates to 'I don't understand,' stemming from the verb 'ገባ' (geba) which means 'to understand.'

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both informal and formal contexts to express confusion or lack of comprehension, it can be spoken or included in written communication.

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