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I am not understanding the problem vs I don't understand the problem

Both phrases are correct, but 'I don't understand the problem' is more commonly used in English. They both convey the same meaning, but the second one is simpler and more direct.
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Last updated: September 16, 2024 • 17712 views

I am not understanding the problem

This phrase is grammatically correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action of not understanding the problem. It can be used to express a temporary state of confusion.

Examples:

  • I am not understanding the problem you are trying to explain.
  • She is not understanding the instructions given by the teacher.
  • Sep 26, 2023 ... I am not understanding the problem here, what's wrong with asking questions in this case? 47:16 · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Jan 31, 2022 ... The data model and relationships are simple but I am not understanding the problem. (I watched some of our previous content, but this ...
  • Apr 22, 2020 ... otherwise i am not understanding the problem correct. geemix April 22, 2020, 9:56am 3. or do you want the resulting surface to wrap around ...
  • Feb 19, 2022 ... I am not understanding the problem. 1 Like. russellcresser February 20, 2022, 8:05am 9. Please sync the Test Face I made for you the same way ...
  • Mar 31, 2022 ... Maybe I am not understanding the problem… if you think I am not, make a before and after version so I can see what you are shooting for ...
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... This is really going forward help. I have the follow issue now, and I am not understanding the problem. I encapsulating everything in classes, ...
  • Apr 12, 2018 ... I am not understanding the problem here because according to one of the solutions, I should perform the replacement of "\n" with "\r\n" and ...
  • Nov 19, 2013 ... If I am not understanding the problem correctly please help to explain it further. Up 0 True Down. naohiro yamamoto. 0 naohiro yamamoto over ...
  • Oct 1, 2011 ... I am not understanding the problem in this. but THE MOMENTUM , HEAT TRANSFER AND TURBULENCE GET CONVERGING Ref pressure= 0 pa. Fluid: air ...
  • Jan 3, 2020 ... Perhaps I am not understanding the problem or how you are using captioning and getting what you want in the table of figs? Can you ...

Alternatives:

  • I don't understand the problem
  • I am having trouble understanding the problem
  • I am struggling to understand the problem
  • I am finding it difficult to understand the problem
  • I am unable to grasp the problem

I don't understand the problem

This phrase is commonly used in English and is more direct.

This phrase is in the simple present tense, indicating a general state of not understanding the problem. It is a straightforward way to express a lack of comprehension.

Examples:

  • I don't understand the problem you are facing.
  • He doesn't understand the problem with the project.
  • Apr 7, 2024 ... I don't understand the problem with battle pass. It's so much better now. I play very little and almost unlocked half today by doing nothing ...
  • Apr 25, 2024 ... What should I do if I don't understand the problem my PhD project is meant to solve? · 3. Your question never spells out how the problem was ...
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... I don't understand the problem with the deck. Every time I post about ... r ...
  • May 16, 2022 ... I don't understand the problem. There are checks on the length of both arrays a few lines above that code. rashid May 16, 2022, 4:01pm 11.
  • Apr 2, 2024 ... Installation fails and i don't understand the problem · ℹ️ Support Appliances (Docker, Snappy, VM, NCP, AIO) · truenas, docker ...
  • Feb 19, 2022 ... Job aborted (I don't understand the problem) · *** Timestep 101: t=3.19255e+06 years, dt=35871.7 years. Solving temperature system… 1 iterations.
  • Oct 26, 2023 ... I don't understand the problem with this. As a woman (cis, for the record) I also expect gay men to possess a penis and testicles.
  • Aug 7, 2024 ... Bigg Jah 󱢏. Reels󰞋Aug 7󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. I don't understand the problem #tubi · Alvin Killingsworth and 1.2K others · 󰤥 1K · 󰤦 122 · 󰤧 71. Tommy Coe. She ...
  • Jan 25, 2022 ... She either say I don't understand the problem or the solution will not work. I'm torn, What should I do? All related (43). Recommended.

Alternatives:

  • I am not understanding the problem
  • I am having trouble understanding the problem
  • I am struggling to understand the problem
  • I am finding it difficult to understand the problem
  • I am unable to grasp the problem

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