Significado
Asking someone to say it again.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people appreciate directness. Asking for repetition is not seen as rude. Belgians might use slightly more formal language in initial interactions. In global teams, this phrase is a standard tool for cross-cultural clarity.
Add 'alsjeblieft'
Adding 'alsjeblieft' (please) makes you sound much more polite.
Use 'nog eens'
Adding 'nog eens' (once more) makes the request sound more natural.
Significado
Asking someone to say it again.
Add 'alsjeblieft'
Adding 'alsjeblieft' (please) makes you sound much more polite.
Use 'nog eens'
Adding 'nog eens' (once more) makes the request sound more natural.
Ponte a prueba
Which is the most polite way to ask for repetition?
Choose the best option:
Using 'Kun je' makes it a polite request.
Fill in the missing word.
Kun je dat ______?
The verb for repeating is 'herhalen'.
Match the register.
Match the phrase to its tone.
Register depends on the verb and pronoun used.
Complete the dialogue.
A: De trein vertrekt om 8 uur. B: ...?
The context is confirming information.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosChoose the best option:
Using 'Kun je' makes it a polite request.
Kun je dat ______?
The verb for repeating is 'herhalen'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Register depends on the verb and pronoun used.
A: De trein vertrekt om 8 uur. B: ...?
The context is confirming information.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
8 preguntasNo, it is very polite and standard.
Yes, it is professional.
Use 'Kun je dat uitleggen?'
Yes, it follows standard conjugation.
Only to someone you know very well.
Peux-tu répéter?
Yes, but usually in full sentences.
Yes, the structure is similar.
Frases relacionadas
Wat zeg je?
similarWhat are you saying?
Nog een keer?
similarOnce more?
Kun je dat uitleggen?
contrastCan you explain that?
