Did you understand me vs Do you understand me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Did you understand me?' is used when asking about comprehension of something that was said in the past, while 'Do you understand me?' is used to inquire about current understanding. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

Did you understand me

This phrase is correct when asking about comprehension of something that was said in the past.

This phrase is used to inquire if someone comprehended a message or information that was previously communicated.

Examples:

Did you understand me when I explained the new project?
Did you understand me when I gave you directions to the store?

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2 juil. 2008 ... Does tu m'as compris? mean "did you understand me?" I would like to be as polite as possible when I say this to someone who speaks French.
20 ноя 2010 ... Na Vashem saite vichitala, chto ne krasivo sprashivat' u studenta “Did you understand me?” t.k. eto ravnosil'no tomu, chto ya usomnilas' v ego ...
did you understand me right? the people here are good they tell me what I should have done and offer what I could. I'm good, all is good all's well, no complaints
Did you understand me? You understand me? Never mind. Comin in, comin in. comin in. What can I do? The I which smells or the I which sees? What part of you ...

Do you understand me

This phrase is correct when asking about current understanding.

This phrase is used to check if someone is currently comprehending what is being said or explained.

Examples:

Do you understand me? Should I explain it again?
Do you understand me? Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Apr 23, 2011 ... Suppose I tell something to my companion and I want to make sure he understands me. I thought I may simply ask "Do you understand me?".
Sep 27, 2011 ... most certainly means "do you understand me?" "You see me" is unfamiliar to me ( US EN), perhaps they mean "Do you see what I mean?".
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Ya bYstro gavaryU? Do you understand me? Вы понимаете меня? Vy menyA panimAyete? I don't understand you. Я не понимаю вас. Ya ne panimAyu vas.

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