🇮🇷 Persian phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
من نمی‌فهمم
"I don't understand" in Persian · say it like man nemi-fah-ham

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Persian is من نمی‌فهمم. 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

متوجه نمی‌شوم
more formal way to express the same idea
نمی‌فهمم
a more casual and shorter version

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you are confused. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It shows that you need clarification or more information.

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Examples in Persian

PersianEnglish
این موضوع خیلی پیچیده است، من نمی‌فهممThis topic is very complicated, I don't understand
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use the verb 'فهمیدن' incorrectly; remember to use the correct form for the subject.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear من نمی‌فهمم, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Persian 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 'لطفاً دوباره توضیح بدهید' which means 'Please explain again.'

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