Significado
Asking for a repetition of words.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata, 'Abar bolo' is often said with a quick, rising intonation. People might add 'একটু' (ektu - a bit) before it to sound softer. In Dhaka, you might hear 'আর একবার বলো' (Ar ekbar bolo) more frequently in shops. The 'Tui' form (Abar bol) is very common among male friends (Bondhu). In villages, elders might find 'Abar bolo' too direct. It's better to say 'শুনতে পাইনি' (I couldn't hear) first. In modern tech offices in Bangalore or Dhaka where Bengali is spoken, English 'Sorry?' or 'Pardon?' is often mixed with Bengali.
Add 'to' for naturalness
Adding 'to' (আবার বলো তো) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a robot.
Watch the 'Apni' gap
When in doubt, use 'Bolun'. It's better to be too polite than accidentally rude.
Significado
Asking for a repetition of words.
Add 'to' for naturalness
Adding 'to' (আবার বলো তো) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a robot.
Watch the 'Apni' gap
When in doubt, use 'Bolun'. It's better to be too polite than accidentally rude.
Body Language
Slightly leaning in or cupping your ear while saying this is very common in Bengal.
Use with 'Aste'
If they repeat it just as fast, say 'Abar bolo, aste bolo' (Say again, say slowly).
Ponte a prueba
You are talking to your younger brother. Which one should you use?
I didn't hear you. _______
With a younger brother, the informal 'Tumi' form 'bolo' is appropriate. 'Bolun' is too formal.
Fill in the missing word to ask a friend to repeat.
_______ বলো। (Abar ____.)
'Abar' means again. Together with 'bolo', it completes the phrase.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. Teacher, 2. Best Friend, 3. Little Sister
Teacher = Formal (Bolun), Friend = Neutral/Informal (Bolo), Sister = Very Informal (Bol).
Complete the dialogue in a noisy cafe.
Friend: আমি কফি খাব। You: কি? খুব শব্দ হচ্ছে। _______।
Since it's noisy, you need the friend to repeat their order.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosI didn't hear you. _______
With a younger brother, the informal 'Tumi' form 'bolo' is appropriate. 'Bolun' is too formal.
_______ বলো। (Abar ____.)
'Abar' means again. Together with 'bolo', it completes the phrase.
1. Teacher, 2. Best Friend, 3. Little Sister
Teacher = Formal (Bolun), Friend = Neutral/Informal (Bolo), Sister = Very Informal (Bol).
Friend: আমি কফি খাব। You: কি? খুব শব্দ হচ্ছে। _______।
Since it's noisy, you need the friend to repeat their order.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, as long as you use it with friends or people your own age. With elders, use 'Abar bolun'.
Yes, in very casual settings, just saying 'Abar?' with a rising tone works, but it's very informal.
'Abar' means 'again', while 'Ar ekbar' means 'one more time'. They are mostly interchangeable.
Add 'Doya kore' at the beginning: 'Doya kore abar bolo'.
Yes, it is very common in WhatsApp or Messenger chats.
You can say 'Ami ekhono bujhini' (I still didn't understand).
Yes, 'Ki bolli?' is the very informal/slang version used among close friends.
No, Bengali verbs do not change based on the gender of the speaker or listener.
'Bolen' is a dialectal variation common in parts of Bangladesh, similar to 'Bolun'.
Yes, you can say 'Ganta abar chalao' (Play the song again) or 'Abar gao' (Sing again).
Frases relacionadas
আবার বলুন
specialized formSay it again (Formal)
আর একবার
similarOne more time
কি বললে?
synonymWhat did you say?
বুঝিনি
builds onI didn't understand
আস্তে বলো
similarSpeak slowly
