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Beginner · scenario 9 of 84

Say you don't understand

Politely let someone know that you cannot understand them.

The situation Someone is speaking to you. Let them know you don't understand.

The dialogue

Hallo, wat doe je hier in Amsterdam?
Hello, what are you doing here in Amsterdam?
Sorry, ik begrijp het niet.
Sorry, I don't understand.
Spreek je Nederlands?
Do you speak Dutch?
Een beetje. Ik kom niet van hier.
A little bit. I'm not from here.
Geen probleem, fijne dag!
No problem, have a nice day!
Dank je, dag!
Thanks, bye!

Practice this conversation out loud

Lexemica listens to you phrase by phrase, tells you how it sounds and reviews what you find hardest with you.