Filipino · Greetings & Phrases
hindi ko maintindihan
I don't understand
Beginnerphrase
Definition
A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.
Example
Pasensya na, hindi ko maintindihan. Dahan-dahan lang po.
Sorry, I don't understand. Slowly, please.
Etymology
'Hindi ko maintindihan' means 'I don't understand', composed of 'hindi' (no), 'ko' (I), and 'maintindihan' (to understand), revealing the structure of negation in Tagalog.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to express confusion, often in spoken communication.