🇦🇲 Armenian phrases

How to Say "I don't understand" in Armenian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ես չեմ հասկանում
"I don't understand" in Armenian · say it like yes chem haskahanum

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Armenian is Ես չեմ հասկանում. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Ես չգիտեմ
Used when you don't know something rather than not understanding it
Ես չհասկացա
More casual, used when referring to a specific moment of confusion

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you find it confusing. It can be used in both formal and informal settings. It's a polite way to express that you need clarification.

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Examples in Armenian

ArmenianEnglish
Ես չեմ հասկանում, կարող եք կրկնել?I don't understand, can you repeat?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'Ես չգիտեմ', which means 'I don't know'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ես չեմ հասկանում, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Armenian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask someone to explain something again?

You can say 'Կարող եք կրկնել?' which means 'Can you repeat?'

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