Tamil · Greetings & Phrases
enakku puriyavillai
I don't understand
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
மன்னிக்கவும், எனக்கு புரியவில்லை. மெதுவாக பேசுங்கள்.
Sorry, I don't understand. Please speak slowly.
'எனக்கு புரியவில்லை' (enakku puriyavillai) combines 'எனக்கு' (enakku) meaning 'to me,' 'புரிய' (puriy) meaning 'to understand,' and 'இல்லை' (illai) for negation.
This phrase is used in both spoken and written contexts to express confusion or lack of understanding, prevalent in educational and informal conversations.