🇬🇪 Georgian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
მესმის არა
"I don't understand" in Georgian · say it like meh-smees ah-rah

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Georgian is მესმის არა. 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

არ მესმის
a more casual way to express the same sentiment
მესმის არა, ვერ ვხვდები
a more formal way to say it, adding 'I cannot grasp it'

When to use it

Use this phrase when you genuinely do not understand something someone has said. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. You can also use it when asking for clarification or repetition.

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Examples in Georgian

GeorgianEnglish
ეს რა არის? მესმის არა.What is this? I do not understand.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'არ ვიცი' (I don't know), which is used for lack of knowledge rather than understanding.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear მესმის არა, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Georgian 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 I don't understand?

You can say 'გთხოვთ, განმიხსენით' which means 'Please explain it to me.'

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