Tamil · Greetings & Phrases

எனக்கு புரியவில்லை

enakku puriyavillai

I don't understand

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.

Example

மன்னிக்கவும், எனக்கு புரியவில்லை. மெதுவாக பேசுங்கள்.

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

Etymology

'எனக்கு புரியவில்லை' (enakku puriyavillai) combines 'எனக்கு' (enakku) meaning 'to me,' 'புரிய' (puriy) meaning 'to understand,' and 'இல்லை' (illai) for negation.

How & Where It’s Used

This phrase is used in both spoken and written contexts to express confusion or lack of understanding, prevalent in educational and informal conversations.

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