nie rozumiem

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/ɲɛ rɔˈzu.mjɛt/
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A phrase used to say that one does not grasp what has been said, often heard in conversation and language‑learning contexts.

Examples

  • Mógłbyś powtórzyć? Nie rozumiem.
    Could you repeat? I don't understand.
  • Przepraszam, nie rozumiem twojego pytania.
    Sorry, I don't understand your question.
  • Kiedy rozmawiam z obcokrajowcami, często mówię nie rozumiem.
    When talking with foreigners, I often say I don't understand.
  • Na spotkaniu, kiedy prezentacja była szybka, nie rozumiem.
    At the meeting, when the presentation was fast, I don't understand.
  • Jeśli coś jest niejasne, po prostu powiedz nie rozumiem.
    If something is unclear, just say I don't understand.

Similar words

nie wiem
nie ogarniam
nie rozgrywam
nie pojmuję
nie mam pojęcia
nie łapię

Meanings

I don't understand

everyday
neutral
A statement used to indicate that the speaker does not comprehend what has been said or shown.

Examples

  • Przepraszam, nie rozumiem twojego pytania.
    Sorry, I don't understand your question.
  • Mógłbyś powtórzyć? Nie rozumiem.
    Could you repeat? I don't understand.
  • W trakcie lekcji, nie rozumiem tego zagadnienia.
    During the lesson, I don't understand this topic.
  • Kiedy rozmawiam z obcokrajowcami, często mówię nie rozumiem.
    When talking with foreigners, I often say I don't understand.
  • Na spotkaniu, kiedy prezentacja była szybka, nie rozumiem.
    At the meeting, when the presentation was fast, I don't understand.
  • Jeśli coś jest niejasne, po prostu powiedz nie rozumiem.
    If something is unclear, just say I don't understand.
  • W podróży po Polsce, kiedy ktoś mówi szybko, nie rozumiem.
    While traveling in Poland, when someone speaks quickly, I don't understand.

Similar words

Etymology

From the negation nie and the verb rozumieć ‘to understand’, which comes from Proto‑Slavic rozuměti meaning ‘to comprehend’.

FAQ

What does nie rozumiem mean?

Nie rozumiem means ‘I don’t understand’ in English.

How is nie rozumiem pronounced?

It is pronounced /ɲɛ rɔˈzu.mjɛt/.

When should I use nie rozumiem?

Use it whenever you need to tell someone that you do not understand what they said or wrote.

Is nie rozumiem appropriate in formal situations?

Yes, it is neutral and works in both informal and formal contexts.

Can I use nie rozumiem in writing?

It is fine in emails, messages, or any written Polish where you want to express lack of comprehension.

What is the opposite of nie rozumiem?

The opposite expression is rozumiem, meaning ‘I understand’.

Is there a shorter way to say nie rozumiem?

You can also say nie wiem, but it means ‘I don’t know’, which is slightly different.

Does nie rozumiem change with gender or number?

No, the phrase stays the same regardless of the speaker’s gender or number.

Why do learners often mix up nie rozumiem and rozumiem?

Because dropping the negation changes the meaning entirely, turning a statement of confusion into one of comprehension.

What other verbs are similar to rozumieć?

Zrozumieć, pojąć, and ogarnąć are related verbs meaning ‘to understand’ or ‘to grasp’.

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