🇹🇷 Turkish phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Anlamıyorum
"I don't understand" in Turkish · say it like ahn-lah-muh-yoh-room

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Turkish is Anlamıyorum. 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

Anlamadım
Used when referring to a specific instance of not understanding.
Kavrayamıyorum
More formal, often used in academic contexts.

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 further explanation.

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Examples in Turkish

TurkishEnglish
Bu konuyu anlamıyorum.I don't understand this topic.
Ders sırasında anlamıyorum.I don't understand during the lesson.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'anlamıyorum' with 'anlamadım', which has a different tense.

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 'Tekrar açıklar mısınız?' which means 'Can you explain it again?'

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