Significado
Postponing a conversation.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'Lihaz' means you rarely say a flat 'no'. 'Phir dassna' is a vital tool for maintaining social face. In modern Chandigarh or Lahore offices, this phrase is used to manage 'over-communication' on platforms like WhatsApp. Second-generation Punjabis often use 'Phir dassna' mixed with English (e.g., 'I'll phir dassna you'). In villages, this phrase is often accompanied by a specific hand gesture—a slight wave or a tilt of the head.
The 'Soft No'
If someone says 'phir dassna' with a hesitant look, they might be politely saying they aren't interested. Don't push too hard!
Gender Matters
Always remember to use 'dassanga' if you identify as male and 'dassangi' if you identify as female. It's a common beginner slip-up!
Significado
Postponing a conversation.
The 'Soft No'
If someone says 'phir dassna' with a hesitant look, they might be politely saying they aren't interested. Don't push too hard!
Gender Matters
Always remember to use 'dassanga' if you identify as male and 'dassangi' if you identify as female. It's a common beginner slip-up!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'I will tell you later'.
ਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਰੁੱਝਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ____ ਦੱਸਾਂਗਾ।
'ਫਿਰ' (phir) means later/then, which fits the context of being busy.
A woman is speaking. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Which one should she say?
The '-gi' ending is used for feminine subjects in the future tense.
Match the situation to the best response.
Situation: You are driving and a friend calls to ask for a recipe.
It's safer and more polite to tell them later while driving.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosਮੈਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਰੁੱਝਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ____ ਦੱਸਾਂਗਾ।
'ਫਿਰ' (phir) means later/then, which fits the context of being busy.
Which one should she say?
The '-gi' ending is used for feminine subjects in the future tense.
Situation: You are driving and a friend calls to ask for a recipe.
It's safer and more polite to tell them later while driving.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasNo, it's generally considered polite as long as your tone is friendly. It shows you value the conversation enough to want to continue it later.
Yes, but it's better to say 'Main tuhanu baad vich dassanga' to sound more professional.
'Phir' is like 'then/later' and is more casual. 'Baad vich' is literally 'afterwards' and is slightly more formal.
Frases relacionadas
ਬਾਅਦ ਵਿੱਚ
synonymLater on
ਗੱਲ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ
similarLet's talk
ਹੁਣੇ ਦੱਸੋ
contrastTell me right now
ਫਿਰ ਮਿਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ
builds onSee you later
