🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
আমি বুঝি না
"I don't understand" in Bengali · say it like ah-mee boo-zhee nah

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Bengali is আমি বুঝি না. 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

আমি বুঝতে পারছি না
This is a slightly more formal way to express the same idea.
আমার বুঝতে সমস্যা হচ্ছে
This variant indicates that you are having difficulty understanding.

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you are confused. It can be used in both casual and formal situations. It's polite to express that you need clarification.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
আপনি কি আবার বলবেন? আমি বুঝি না।Could you say that again? I don't understand.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'আমি বুঝি' instead of 'আমি বুঝি না'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How can I ask someone to explain something again?

You can say 'আপনি কি আবার বলবেন?' which means 'Could you say that again?'

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