Phrase in 30 Seconds
A polite and essential way to ask someone to repeat themselves when you didn't catch what they said.
- Means: 'Please say it one more time' in a polite, standard way.
- Used in: Shops, classrooms, or when talking to acquaintances and strangers.
- Don't confuse: Avoid using this with close friends; it might sound too stiff.
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المعنى
A request for someone to repeat what they said.
خلفية ثقافية
In Korea, it is common to use '네?' (Yes?) with a rising intonation as a shorthand for 'Could you repeat that?'. It is not considered rude if said with a soft tone. In meetings, instead of just saying 'I didn't hear you,' Koreans often apologize first with '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but) to maintain social harmony. Students are encouraged to ask for repetition. Teachers see it as a sign of a diligent student who wants to learn correctly. In texting (KakaoTalk), people often use '뭐라고?' or '머라고?' (slangy spelling) or even just '?' to ask for clarification, but '다시 말해줘' is the standard for friends.
Add '죄송하지만'
Starting with '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but...) makes you sound incredibly polite and fluent.
Watch your intonation
A falling intonation can sound like a command. Keep your tone light and slightly rising at the end.
Add '죄송하지만'
Starting with '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but...) makes you sound incredibly polite and fluent.
Watch your intonation
A falling intonation can sound like a command. Keep your tone light and slightly rising at the end.
The Power of '네?'
If you are in a rush, a simple '네?' is enough, but '다시 한 번 말해 주세요' is always safer for learners.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase 'Please say it one more time.'
다시 ___ 말해 주세요.
'한 번' is the correct counter for 'one time' in this context.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a teacher to repeat something?
선생님, ...
'말씀' is the honorific form of '말', making it the most appropriate for a teacher.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 제 전화번호는 010-1234-5678입니다. 나: 죄송합니다. 너무 빨라요. ________________.
The speaker says it's too fast, so asking for repetition is the logical next step.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a noisy market and didn't hear the price.
Asking for repetition is the best way to confirm the price you missed.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
5 تمارين다시 ___ 말해 주세요.
'한 번' is the correct counter for 'one time' in this context.
선생님, ...
'말씀' is the honorific form of '말', making it the most appropriate for a teacher.
가: 제 전화번호는 010-1234-5678입니다. 나: 죄송합니다. 너무 빨라요. ________________.
The speaker says it's too fast, so asking for repetition is the logical next step.
You are in a noisy market and didn't hear the price.
Asking for repetition is the best way to confirm the price you missed.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةNot really. While '다시' means again and '한 번' means once, using them together is the standard way to say 'one more time' politely.
It's better to use the honorific version: '다시 한 번 말씀해 주시겠어요?'
You can say '죄송합니다. 아직 잘 모르겠어요' (I'm sorry, I still don't quite know/understand).
'말하다' is the neutral verb, while '말씀하다' is the honorific form used for people of higher status.
In very casual settings like a gym or a quick transaction, '다시요' (Again, please) is okay, but it's quite blunt.
عبارات ذات صلة
한 번 더
similarOne more time
뭐라고요?
similarWhat did you say?
천천히 말해 주세요
builds onPlease speak slowly
말씀해 주세요
specialized formPlease speak (honorific)
أين تستخدمها
At a Coffee Shop
Barista: 휘핑크림 올려드릴까요?
Learner: 죄송합니다. 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
In a Taxi
Driver: 어디로 모실까요?
Learner: 네? 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
In the Classroom
Teacher: 숙제는 50페이지까지예요.
Student: 선생님, 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
On a Phone Call
Friend's Mom: 지민이 지금 샤워 중이에요.
Learner: 잘 안 들려요. 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
At the Airport
Staff: 여권과 탑승권을 보여주세요.
Learner: 아, 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
Meeting New People
New Person: 제 이름은 김태형이라고 합니다.
Learner: 성함을 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'Dasi' as 'Dash' (run back to the start) and 'Han-beon' as 'One-bun' (one bread roll). 'Dash for one more bun!'
ربط بصري
Imagine a 'Rewind' button on a remote control. Every time you press it, the word 'DASI' flashes on the screen in bright neon letters.
Rhyme
Dasi han-beon, listen to the fun, say it again until we're done!
Story
You are at a Korean bakery. The baker says the price, but you missed it. You say 'Dasi han-beon!' and he hands you one more bun (han-beon) while repeating the price. You realize 'Dasi' sounds like 'Dice'—you want to roll the dice one more time.
In Other Languages
In Japanese, 'Mou ichido itte kudasai' is almost a direct structural match. In English, we often just say 'Come again?' or 'Pardon?', but the full 'Could you say that again?' is the closest functional equivalent.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Go to a Korean YouTube video or podcast. Every time you don't understand a sentence, say '다시 한 번 말해 주세요' out loud before hitting the 'rewind 10 seconds' button.
Review this phrase on Day 1, 3, 7, and 14. Focus on the 'juseyo' ending to ensure you don't forget the politeness marker.
النطق
The 'd' is slightly unaspirated, sounding between a 'd' and a 't'.
The 'n' in 'han' and 'beon' are clear dental sounds.
The 'h' in 'hae' is often weakened in fast speech, sounding like 'ma-re'.
طيف الرسمية
다시 한 번 말씀해 주시겠습니까? (General request)
다시 한 번 말해 주세요. (General request)
다시 한 번 말해 줘. (General request)
뭐라고? 다시! (General request)
The phrase is a combination of native Korean words and one Sino-Korean character. '다시' is a pure Korean adverb. '한' is the native Korean number for one. '번' comes from the Hanja {번|番}, meaning 'turn' or 'number of times.' '말하다' is a native compound of '말' (speech) and '하다' (to do).
حقيقة ممتعة
The word '다시' is related to the idea of 'returning' or 'starting over.'
ملاحظات ثقافية
In Korea, it is common to use '네?' (Yes?) with a rising intonation as a shorthand for 'Could you repeat that?'. It is not considered rude if said with a soft tone.
“A: [Fast Korean] B: 네? 다시 한 번 말해 주세요.”
In meetings, instead of just saying 'I didn't hear you,' Koreans often apologize first with '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but) to maintain social harmony.
“죄송하지만 다시 한 번 말씀해 주시겠습니까?”
Students are encouraged to ask for repetition. Teachers see it as a sign of a diligent student who wants to learn correctly.
“선생님, 다시 한 번만 말해 주세요.”
In texting (KakaoTalk), people often use '뭐라고?' or '머라고?' (slangy spelling) or even just '?' to ask for clarification, but '다시 말해줘' is the standard for friends.
“방금 머라구? 다시 말해죠 (slangy/cute version)”
بدايات محادثة
한국 친구가 너무 빨리 말하면 어떻게 할 거예요?
시끄러운 곳에서 전화를 받을 때 뭐라고 해요?
أخطاء شائعة
다시 말해 주세요 (Missing '한 번')
다시 한 번 말해 주세요
L1 Interference
다시 한 번 말해 (Missing '주세요')
다시 한 번 말해 주세요
L1 Interference
또 한 번 말해 주세요
다시 한 번 말해 주세요
L1 Interference
다시 한 번 말하세요
다시 한 번 말해 주세요
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
もう一度言ってください (Mou ichido itte kudasai)
Japanese uses 'mou' (more) while Korean uses 'dasi' (again).
¿Podría repetir, por favor?
Spanish uses a single verb 'repetir' instead of the 'say + again' construction.
Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
French politeness is often encoded in 's'il vous plaît' rather than verb endings.
Könnten Sie das bitte noch einmal sagen?
German places the verb at the end of the sentence.
أعد من فضلك (A'id min fadlik)
Arabic is more direct with the verb but softens it with the following phrase.
请再说一遍 (Qǐng zài shuō yībiàn)
Chinese puts the 'please' (qǐng) at the very beginning.
Pode repetir, por favor?
Portuguese often drops the subject 'você' in this context.
Could you say that again, please?
English uses 'could you' to make it a question, whereas Korean uses a polite imperative.
Spotted in the Real World
“다시 한 번 말씀해 주시겠습니까?”
Young-woo often uses formal language to clarify legal points or social cues she missed.
“Tell me tell me... 다시 한 번 말해줘”
The lyrics ask a lover to say 'I love you' again.
سهل الخلط
Learners mix up '다시' and '또' (both mean again).
Use '다시' for repeating the *same* thing. Use '또' for doing something *another* time (like telling another story).
الأسئلة الشائعة (5)
Not really. While '다시' means again and '한 번' means once, using them together is the standard way to say 'one more time' politely.
grammar mechanicsIt's better to use the honorific version: '다시 한 번 말씀해 주시겠어요?'
usage contextsYou can say '죄송합니다. 아직 잘 모르겠어요' (I'm sorry, I still don't quite know/understand).
practical tips'말하다' is the neutral verb, while '말씀하다' is the honorific form used for people of higher status.
grammar mechanicsIn very casual settings like a gym or a quick transaction, '다시요' (Again, please) is okay, but it's quite blunt.
usage contexts
