[#9] 🎧How to Say 'I Don't Understand' in Korean

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Lost in translation?
Here's how to say,
'I don't understand' in Korean
when the conversation gets tricky!

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The phrase "이해가 안 돼요"

( i-hae-ga an dwae-yo )

 
translates to "I don't understand." in English.
Here’s the breakdown:
 

이해 (i-hae): Understanding

가 (ga): Subject marker

안 돼요 (an dwae-yo): Doesn't work / Can't be

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To use it, simply say, ( i-hae-ga an dwae-yo )
when something is unclear.
Pairing it with a polite tone helps convey
your sincerity.
 

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In Korea, you might say ( i-hae-ga an dwae-yo )
in various situations:
 
1. At a market, struggling with fast explanations
2. Talking to someone speaking quickly in Korean

You can say:
 - I don’t understand. : ( i-hae-ga an dwae-yo )

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Local responds:
- Ah, I see! : ( ah, al-get-seo-yo! )

 
 
- Let me explain slowly. : ( cheon-cheon-hi seol-myeong-hal-ge-yo. )

 
 
- Let me talk slowly. : ( cheon-cheon-hi mal-hal-ge-yo. )

 

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If you’re still confused,
you can follow up with
( da-si han beon mal-hae ju-se-yo ),
 
meaning “Please say it again.

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Koreans are generally understanding
and accommodating toward non-native speakers.
A polite tone and effort to communicate
can turn a confusing moment
into a friendly interaction.
 

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Next time you’re in Korea
and feel lost in translation,
just say ( i-hae-ga an dwae-yo ) with confidence.
It’s your gateway to clarity!

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