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How to say "i don't understand" in Russian
Я не понимаю
Ya ne ponimayu
/ja nʲe pənʲɪˈmaju/
When to use it
Most useful sentence for travellers. Slower: 'Помедленнее, пожалуйста'.
Variations
Повторите, пожалуйста
Povtorite, pozhaluysta
Please repeat
Examples
Извините, я не понимаю
Izvinite, ya ne ponimayu
Sorry, I don't understand
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "i don't understand" in Russian?
"i don't understand" in Russian is Я не понимаю, pronounced Ya ne ponimayu.
How do you pronounce Я не понимаю?
Ya ne ponimayu — IPA /ja nʲe pənʲɪˈmaju/. Use the Listen button above to hear it.
Is Я не понимаю formal or informal?
Most useful sentence for travellers. Slower: 'Помедленнее, пожалуйста'.
Are there other ways to say "i don't understand" in Russian?
Yes: Повторите, пожалуйста (Povtorite, pozhaluysta) — Please repeat.
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