🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زه نه پوهیږم
"I don't understand" in Pashto · say it like zah nah poo-hee-zum

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Pashto is زه نه پوهیږم. 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

زه نه پوهیږم چې
used when specifying what you do not understand
زه نه پوهیږم چې دا څه دی
used when asking for clarification about something specific

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you do not comprehend something. It can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is helpful in conversations when you need further explanation or clarification.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زه نه پوهیږم چې دا څنګه کار کويI do not understand how this works
زه نه پوهیږم، مهرباني وکړئ بیا تشریح کړئI do not understand, please explain again
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form for the subject.

The fastest way to remember it

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

You can say 'مهرباني وکړئ بیا تشریح کړئ' which means 'please explain again'.

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