🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Не разбирам
"I don't understand" in Bulgarian · say it like neh rah-ZBEE-rahm

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Bulgarian is Не разбирам. 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

Не схващам
Used in more informal contexts
Не разбирам добре
Used when you want to emphasize difficulty in understanding

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you are confused. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. It can also be used when reading or listening to something that is unclear to you.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Извинете, не разбирам какво казвате.Excuse me, I do not understand what you are saying.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse this phrase with 'не знам', which means 'I do not know'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Не разбирам, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian 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 'Може ли да повторите?' which means 'Can you repeat?'

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