🇵🇰 Urdu phrases

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

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
مجھے سمجھ نہیں آتی
"I don't understand" in Urdu · say it like muh-jhay samajh nahin aati

The most natural way to say "I don't understand" in Urdu is مجھے سمجھ نہیں آتی. 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

میں نہیں سمجھتا
Used by males when expressing confusion
میں نہیں سمجھتی
Used by females when expressing confusion

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express that you do not comprehend something. It can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is polite to use when someone is explaining something and you are lost.

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Examples in Urdu

UrduEnglish
یہ سبق مجھے سمجھ نہیں آتاI do not understand this lesson
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the gender forms; remember to use 'سمجھتا' for males and 'سمجھتی' for females.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear مجھے سمجھ نہیں آتی, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Urdu 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 'کیا آپ دوبارہ سمجھا سکتے ہیں؟' which means 'Can you explain again?'

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