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How to say

"I don't understand"

in Korean

이해 못해요

ihae mothaeyo

Beginner Lowlearningpolite

Formality Levels

Formal / Polite
이해하지 못합니다
Use with elders, strangers, or in professional settings
Casual / Informal
모르겠어
Use with close friends or younger people

Cultural Note

It's okay to say you don't understand. Koreans will often try to help explain in simpler terms.

Example Dialogue

A: 이해했어요? (Did you understand?) B: 죄송해요, 이해 못해요. 다시 말해 주세요. (Sorry, I don't understand. Please say it again.)

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