This is the 535th most frequent Russian word.
понять
To understand.
In this sentence, 'понять' is used in the context of comprehending or grasping a concept or meaning.
Я пытаюсь понять смысл этого текста.
I am trying to understand the meaning of this text.
Here, 'понять' refers to the inability to process or make sense of a situation or event.
Он не мог понять, почему это произошло.
He couldn’t understand why this happened.
In this example, 'понять' indicates recognizing or distinguishing a difference upon closer observation.