Swahili
sielewi
see-eh-LEH-wee
How to say it
Swahilisielewisee-eh-LEH-weesoon
EnglishI don't understandsoon
Frenchje ne comprends passoon
Meaning
an expression meaning 'I do not understand,' from the negative form of the verb kuelewa (to understand).
Good to know
A common everyday phrase used when something is confusing or unclear.
Examples
- Ninapenda familia.I love family.
- Sielewi swali hili.I don't understand this question.
- Kwa nini sielewi Kifaransa?Why don't I understand French?
- Ingawa alieleza mara mbili, bado sielewi.Although he explained twice, I still don't understand.