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Es tut mir leid, das habe ich nicht verstanden.

I'm sorry, I didn't understand that.

In German

Es tut mir leid, das habe ich nicht verstanden.

Es toot meer ly-d, das hah-beh ish nihcht fer-shtan-den.
English
I'm sorry, I didn't understand that.
Español
Lo siento, no he entendido eso.
Italiano
Mi dispiace, non l'ho capito.

Sentence Breakdown

  • EsItPronoun
  • tutdoesVerb
  • mirme (Dative)Pronoun
  • leidsorryAdjective
  • dasthatPronoun
  • habehaveAuxiliary verb
  • ichIPronoun
  • nichtnotAdverb
  • verstandenunderstoodPast participle

Grammar Point

Impersonal expression 'es tut mir leid' and Perfect tense

Variations

  • Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?
    Could you please repeat that?
  • Ich habe Sie leider nicht klar verstanden.
    Unfortunately, I didn't understand you clearly.

FAQ

How do you say "I'm sorry, I didn't understand that." in German?

"I'm sorry, I didn't understand that." in German is "Es tut mir leid, das habe ich nicht verstanden." (Es toot meer ly-d, das hah-beh ish nihcht fer-shtan-den.).

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