These are good grammar: I understood. I have understood. However, when speaking to someone who has just explained something, we say “I understand.”
Is it I can understand or I understand?
Both are. However, I think can adds a bit of your ‘efforts’ to understand someone/thing. However, when it comes to “I”, I think more frequent is using it without ‘can’. Ngram supports me!
Did not understood or understand?
1 Answer. He had not understood and he did not understand are both grammatical and both idiomatic. They have slightly different meanings, (but in many contexts will be interchangeable).
Is it OK to say understand?
On the face of it, the statement “I understand” is the perfect expression of empathy. Unlike Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen’s character in the sitcom), we usually mean it. We are sincere when we say it, so for me to suggest that ‘I understand’ is arrogant may sound insulting. But think of it this way.
Should I reply understand or understood?
Both understand and understood are grammatically correct. The one that you have to use depends on what you want to say. Understand is the present tense verb. If you are talking about something that you learn or know now, you can use understand.
Can you reply understood?
You might be used to replying “understood“, but that is about as normal to English speakers as “got it”. There’s many ways of saying that you understand an explanation, but for most of us they begin “I …” – “I understand”, “I see”, ‘I’ve got that”, “I get it”, “I see what you mean” are examples.
Is understood to be meaning?
DEFINITIONS1. to be agreed without having to be discussed. be understood that: I thought it was understood that you were going to help.
Who understands or understand?
Both are grammatically correct. “Who” takes a 3rd person verb – singular or plural. For example: my friend, who understands me (singular) my friends, who understand me (plural) If you mean it as a question, you would use the singular and say, “Who understands this?”
How do you use the word understood?
Understood Sentence Examples
- The girl understood and began to clear them.
- But my teacher had been with me several weeks before I understood that everything has a name.
- “I understood,” he replied with a smile.
- He stood at the back, and, though he had heard hardly anything, understood everything in his own way.
Is it read and understand or understood?
Because in my opinion, “have read” means action took place in past, whereas “understand” means it is in present.
What causes feeling understood?
Feeling understood is in many ways tantamount to feeling socially recognized, or “endorsed.” Even nonverbally, another’s physical or facial reactions to something you’ve shared can be most comforting. Various acts of empathy (as long as they’re accurate) also connote acknowledgment, understanding, and support.
Have been understood meaning?
If you use “I have been understood” or “Richard has been understood” it means that OTHER PEOPLE think you are giving a particular meaning. It does not relate to what you know or have learned yourself.
Are we understood meaning?
This is a question that someone might ask to another. They are simply asking if the other understands what they just said. ” I want the size 2, no bigger. Are we understood?”
Is understood formal?
in a formal way. “I understand” would probably be the best way. “Understood” is also good though.
What can I say instead of understood?
You can do that by saying:
- OK / Alright / Sure. …
- Got it. …
- OK, I get it now / That’s clear, thank you. …
- Fair enough / I see where you’re coming from / I take your point / That makes sense. …
- Of course / Absolutely. …
- I appreciate why you think that, but… …
- I hear what you’re saying, but… …
- That’s totally fair / I don’t blame you.
What does it mean when someone replies understood?
Understood means that you now know how to do something, or you know how something works. An example: Someone may say “can you fold your clothes like this instead in the future?” And you can respond “noted” to let them know that you will try to remember to do that in he future.
Has understood meaning?
simple past tense and past participle of understand. adjective. agreed upon; known in advance; assented to: It is the understood policy of this establishment to limit credit. implied but not stated; left unexpressed: The understood meaning of a danger sign is “Do not approach.”
Is understood professional?
What’s wrong with “I understand.” or simply “Understood.”? These are perfectly professional but also not stuffy. Often the best way to indicate that you have understood is to summarize in one sentence what your understanding will lead you to do next.
What is the meaning of well understood?
adjective (well understood when postpositive) widely or sufficiently understood or comprehended.
How do you say I don’t understand politely?
What to Say When You Don’t Understand Someone in English
- I’m sorry, I didn’t catch what you said. Could you repeat it (more slowly)?
- I’m sorry, I didn’t understand that? …
- I’m sorry, I didn’t hear you clearly. …
- I’m sorry, what was that?
- Could you say that again, please?
- Could you repeat that, please?
- I’m sorry?
When you don’t understand what somebody just said?
These sentences will help you when you don’t understand something even though you have heard it. Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t follow you. Excuse me, could you repeat the question? I’m sorry, I don’t understand.
Is it important to be understood?
Being understood by others enables people to feel psychologically connected to each other and to have more positive, agreeable interactions (Reis et al., 2017) . In contrast, misunderstanding occurs when there are differing perceptions between individuals (Condon, 2008). …