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How to Say ‘Now I understand it.’ in German

Jetzt verstehe ich es.

y etzt fer-SHTAY-uh ikh es

[y etzt fer-SHTAY-uh ikh es]

💬 Usage Tip: When a word like jetzt starts the sentence, the verb stays in second place and ich moves after it. The same thing happens in Heute arbeite ich "Today I'm working".

Phrase Breakdown

Jetzt verstehe

y etzt fer-SHTAY-uh

Now understand

When 'jetzt' (now) starts the sentence, the verb comes second and the subject follows it. 'J' sounds like 'y'.

Example

Jetzt verstehe ich dich.

Now I understand you.

Words in this phrase

Jetzt

[y etzt]

now

Indicates the present moment, emphasizing disbelief.

Example

Du willst jetzt aufgeben, echt jetzt?

You want to give up now, really?

verstehe

[fer-SHTAY-uh]

understand

Verb meaning to comprehend or follow what someone says.

Example

Das verstehe ich, aber ich bin nicht einverstanden.

I understand that, but I do not agree.

ich es.

ikh es

I it.

The subject 'ich' (I) comes after the verb, followed by the object 'es' (it). Link them smoothly: 'ich-es'.

Example

Morgen mache ich es.

I'll do it tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

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