🇳🇵 Nepali phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
म बुझ्दिन
"I don't understand" in Nepali · say it like mah boo-jh-din

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Nepali is म बुझ्दिन. 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

म बुझिन
used by females
मलाई थाहा छैन
means 'I don't know', can be used in similar contexts

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you are confused. It is polite to express that you do not understand. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.

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Examples in Nepali

NepaliEnglish
तपाईंको कुरा मलाई बुझ्दिनI do not understand what you are saying
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'म जान्दिन' 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 म बुझ्दिन, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Nepali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use this phrase?

Use it when you genuinely do not understand something being explained.

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