🇹🇭 Thai phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ฉันไม่เข้าใจ
"I don't understand" in Thai · say it like chan mai kao-jai

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Thai is ฉันไม่เข้าใจ. 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

ผมไม่เข้าใจ
used by males in a more formal context
ไม่เข้าใจ
a casual way to say it without the subject

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you do not understand something. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. You can say it in a conversation when someone is explaining something to you, and you are confused about it.

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Examples in Thai

ThaiEnglish
คุณพูดเร็วเกินไป ฉันไม่เข้าใจYou are speaking too fast, I don't understand.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct pronoun based on gender.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

How do I say 'I don't understand' in a more polite way?

You can say 'ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ ฉันไม่เข้าใจ' to add politeness.

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