How to Say "I understand" in Burmese
The most natural way to say "I understand" in Burmese is ငါနားလည်တယ်. 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
When to use it
You can use this phrase when someone explains something to you and you want to show that you comprehend it. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. You can also use the variants to adjust the level of politeness based on the situation.
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Examples in Burmese
| Burmese | English |
|---|---|
| သင်ပြောတာကို ငါနားလည်တယ် | I understand what you are saying. |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I respond if I don't understand?
You can say 'ငါမနားလည်ဘူး' which means 'I do not understand'.
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