How to Say ‘Don't you understand that?’ in German
Versteht ihr das nicht?
fair-shtayt eer dahs nikht
[fair-shtayt eer dahs nikht]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Versteht' is the second person plural form of 'verstehen', meaning 'to understand'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Direct questions in German often aim to ensure clarity.
Phrase Breakdown
Versteht
[fair-shtayt]
understand
To grasp the meaning of something.
Verstehst du?
Do you understand?
ihr
[eer]
you (plural)
Refers to multiple people being addressed.
Ihr seid willkommen.
You are welcome.
das
[dahs]
that
Refers to a specific thing previously mentioned.
Ist das dein Auto?
Is that your car?
nicht
[nikht]
not
Used to make a word, statement or question negative.
Nicht hier.
Not here.
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