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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
నాకు అర్థం కావడం లేదు
"I don't understand" in Telugu · say it like naa-koo ar-tham kaa-va-dam le-du

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Telugu is నాకు అర్థం కావడం లేదు. 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

నాకు అర్థం కావడం లేదు కాబట్టి
used when explaining why you don't understand
నేను అర్థం చేసుకోలేను
more formal way to say I cannot comprehend

When to use it

Use this phrase when someone is speaking to you in a language or context you do not grasp. It is polite to express confusion. You can also use it in a classroom setting when you do not follow the lesson.

Say it out loud, get corrected

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Examples in Telugu

TeluguEnglish
మీరు చెప్పినది నాకు అర్థం కావడం లేదుWhat you said does not make sense to me
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'నేను అర్థం చేసుకోలేను', which is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear నాకు అర్థం కావడం లేదు, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Telugu with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What should I say if I want to ask someone to repeat?

You can say 'మరలా చెప్పగలరా?' which means 'Can you say it again?'

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