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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Nie rozumiem
"I don't understand" in Polish 路 say it like nyeh roh-ZOOM-yehm

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Polish is Nie rozumiem. 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

Nie kumam
More casual, often used among friends
Nie pojmuj臋
More formal, used in academic or serious contexts

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone is explaining something and you cannot grasp the concept. It can be used in both formal and informal settings. It's a polite way to express confusion and ask for clarification.

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Examples in Polish

PolishEnglish
Nie rozumiem, co masz na my艣li.I don't understand what you mean.
Przepraszam, nie rozumiem tej instrukcji.Sorry, I don't understand this instruction.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'rozumiem' with 'rozumie膰', which is the infinitive form. Remember to use the correct conjugation.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How can I ask someone to explain something again?

You can say 'Czy mo偶esz to powt贸rzy膰?' which means 'Can you repeat that?'

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