I'm understanding
Do you ever use "I'm understanding"?
If so, in what circumstances do you use it?
Would you please give me some examples?
Thank you.
Top answer
When referring to an completed state of knowledge, we say "I understand", not "I'm understanding". g. someone is explaining something right now.
- When referring to an completed state of knowledge, we say "I understand", not "I'm understanding".
- g.
- someone is explaining something right now.
- To me, this seems more likely if "understanding" has an object: A (explaining something to B): Look, are you understanding this?
- B: Yes, I'm understanding it.
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When referring to an completed state of knowledge, we say "I understand", not "I'm understanding". However, the continuous tense is not impossible when learning or assimilation of knowledge is in progress, e.g. someone is explaining something right now. To me, this seems more likely if "understanding" has an object:
A (explaining something to B): Look, are you understanding this?
0teal limeDo you ever use "I'm understanding"?
I suppose.
teal limeIf so, in what circumstances do you use it?
When I shouldn't, I suppose. It is never necessary. You can say anything for effect, but you had better be fluent enough to know what the effect is going to be. If a non-native speaker uses it, it will prob
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