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I am misunderstand vs I misunderstand

The correct phrase is "I misunderstand." The addition of "am" in the first phrase is incorrect and unnecessary. The correct form is a simple present tense verb, "misunderstand."

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 677 views

I am misunderstand

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "misunderstand" should be in the simple present form without the auxiliary verb "am."

The correct phrase is "I misunderstand." It is used to express a current lack of understanding or confusion.
  • I would ask the Commission not to misunderstand what I am saying.
  • You misunderstand me. I am that most un-Italian thing.
  • Not that I am ashamed, do not misunderstand.
  • Big Jule, I am sure that you did not misunderstand my kidding remarks.
  • Do not misunderstand me. I am not saying that the Commission is to blame for these crises.
  • Please don't misunderstand, Your Excellency...
  • Most people misunderstand, I find.
  • Don't get anyone misunderstand again.
  • Please do not misunderstand me, I am not opposed to better technology, but I am opposed to this blind faith in technology.
  • I would not wish you to misunderstand me: I am in favour of opening up markets to more competition and of reducing intervention by the authorities, but we must be clear and realistic, with transitional rules.
  • Mr President, do not misunderstand me, I am not against people going on holiday; it is just that, normally, we have to pay for it ourselves.
  • Please do not misunderstand me - but experience has shaken my faith in tenants.
  • Yours is wilfully to misunderstand them.
  • I don't want anybody to misunderstand this lunacy.
  • You misunderstand me, Your Honor.
  • I think you misunderstand our deal, Mr. Rosen.
  • Here too the Commission misunderstands our basic cause for concern.
  • It's natural for you to misunderstand.
  • Jack, don't misunderstand who's in charge here.
  • You misunderstand us, Mr Gulliver.

Alternatives:

  • I misunderstand

I misunderstand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current lack of understanding or confusion.

The phrase "I misunderstand" is used to indicate a present state of not understanding something correctly.
  • How do I misunderstand you exactly?
  • With the best of intentions, I misunderstand the party line
  • Or do I misunderstand you, Ms. Groves?
  • But I thought our main concern is that it becomes your child, or... did I misunderstand something?
  • Or did I misunderstand?
  • I misunderstand nothing, brother.
  • Or did I misunderstand?
  • I misunderstand nothing, brother.
  • Did I misunderstand that?
  • Torgeir told me that you were going to Baltikum, or did I misunderstand?
  • Did I misunderstand about the dress?
  • Did I misunderstand you about bringing her here?
  • How do I misunderstand you exactly?

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