German Expression · Native
Ich verstehe, was du meinst
I understand what you mean
Pronunciation: Ich verstehe, was du meinst
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: I understand what you mean.
Example
Ich verstehe, was du meinst, auch wenn ich es anders sehe.
I understand what you mean, even though I see it differently.
Practice tips
- Practice Ich verstehe, was du meinst out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for native-level learners.