Telugu · Greetings & Phrases
naku ardham kaledu
I don't understand
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
క్షమించండి, నాకు అర్థం కాలేదు. నెమ్మదిగా చెప్పండి.
Sorry, I don't understand. Please say it slowly.
'నాకు అర్థం కాలేదు' (naku ardham kaledu) means 'I don’t understand,' where 'నాకు' (naku) means 'to me,' 'అర్థం' (ardham) means 'understanding,' and 'కాలేదు' (kaledu) means 'not happened.' This phrase is used to express confusion.
Commonly used in both informal and formal settings when someone does not understand something. It is primarily spoken.