Vietnamese · Greetings & Phrases

tôi không hiểu

I don't understand

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A useful phrase for learners when something is unclear.

Example

Xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Nói chậm hơn được không?

Sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak slower?

Etymology

'Tôi không hiểu' translates to 'I do not understand', with 'tôi' meaning 'I', 'không' meaning 'not', and 'hiểu' meaning 'understand'.

How & Where It’s Used

'Tôi không hiểu' is used to express confusion or lack of understanding in both formal and informal contexts, applicable in spoken interactions.

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