INTRODUCTION |
In this lesson we shall see a very useful phrase meaning “I don’t understand.” It is useful, of course, because many times you won’t immediately pick up on what people are saying. |
BODY |
In Persian, “I don’t understand” is |
Nemifahmam. |
Let’s break it down: |
(slow) Ne – mi – fah - mam. |
Once more: |
Nemifahmam. |
Another thing you can say when you’re confused is “I don’t know,” which in Persian is |
Nemidoonam. |
Let’s break it down: |
(slow) Ne – mi – doo - nam. |
Another option is to tell someone, “I don’t know Persian.” This phrase in Persian is |
Farsi balad nistam. |
Let’s break it down: |
(slow) Far – si Ba – lad nis - tam. |
Once again: |
Farsi balad nistam. |
The first word, Farsi, means “Persian.” |
(slow) Far - si |
Farsi |
This is followed by balad nistam, which means “do not know.” |
(slow) ba – lad nis - tam |
Balad nistam |
Here’s the whole sentence: |
(slow) Far – si Ba – lad nis - tam. |
Farsi balad nistam. |
“I don’t know Persian.” |
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