A2Communication

Ich habe Sie nicht ganz verstanden.

I didn't quite understand you.

In German

Ich habe Sie nicht ganz verstanden.

Ish hah-beh Zee nihcht gants fer-shtan-den.
English
I didn't quite understand you.
Español
No le he entendido del todo.
Italiano
Non l'ho capita del tutto.

Sentence Breakdown

  • IchIPronoun
  • habehaveAuxiliary verb
  • Sieyou (formal, Accusative)Pronoun
  • nichtnotAdverb
  • ganzquite/entirelyAdverb
  • verstandenunderstoodPast participle

Grammar Point

Adverb 'nicht ganz' and Perfect tense

Variations

  • Könnten Sie das genauer erklären?
    Could you explain that in more detail?
  • Ich bräuchte eine klarere Erklärung.
    I would need a clearer explanation.

FAQ

How do you say "I didn't quite understand you." in German?

"I didn't quite understand you." in German is "Ich habe Sie nicht ganz verstanden." (Ish hah-beh Zee nihcht gants fer-shtan-den.).

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