How to Say "I don't understand" in Sinhala
The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Sinhala is මට තේරෙන්නේ නැහැ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
Use this phrase when you do not comprehend something someone has said. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is polite to use this phrase when asking for clarification in conversations.
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Examples in Sinhala
| Sinhala | English |
|---|---|
| ඔයා කියන දේ මට තේරෙන්නේ නැහැ | I do not understand what you are saying |
The fastest way to remember it
Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear මට තේරෙන්නේ නැහැ, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Sinhala 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 'කරුණාකර නැවත පැහැදිලි කරන්න' which means 'Please explain again.'
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