Signification
Politely asking someone to repeat their words.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, using 'Apni' is a sign of 'Adab' (etiquette). Even in modern startups, the formal form is used with superiors to maintain a respectful distance. In Kolkata, the 'Bhadralok' culture emphasizes clear, formal Bengali. Using 'Punoray' instead of 'Abar' marks you as someone with a good education. Second-generation Bengalis often struggle with the 'Apni/Tumi' distinction. Using this phrase correctly is a major milestone in heritage language learning. In formal emails or letters, this phrase is often written as 'অনুগ্রহপূর্বক পুনরায় জানাবেন' (Please inform again).
The Head Tilt
In Bengali culture, a slight tilt of the head while saying this phrase makes it look even more sincere and polite.
Avoid 'Ki?'
Never just say 'Ki?' (What?) to an elder or boss. It is considered very rude.
Signification
Politely asking someone to repeat their words.
The Head Tilt
In Bengali culture, a slight tilt of the head while saying this phrase makes it look even more sincere and polite.
Avoid 'Ki?'
Never just say 'Ki?' (What?) to an elder or boss. It is considered very rude.
Soft Tone
The pitch should be slightly higher and the volume lower than your normal speaking voice to convey humility.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing formal word.
আপনি কি দয়া করে ______ বলবেন?
'Punoray' is the most formal word for 'again' in this context.
Which sentence is the most polite for a job interview?
Choose the best option:
This uses the 'Apni' form and 'Punoray', making it the most professional.
Match the pronoun with the correct verb ending.
Match the following:
Bengali verb endings must match the level of the pronoun.
Complete the dialogue between a student and a teacher.
Teacher: 'আগামীকাল পরীক্ষা হবে।' Student: 'দুঃখিত স্যার, _________?'
A student must use the formal 'Apni' form with a teacher.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels of 'Say Again'
Formal
- • আপনি কি দয়া করে পুনরায় বলবেন?
Neutral
- • আপনি কি আবার বলবেন?
Informal
- • তুমি কি আবার বলবে?
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআপনি কি দয়া করে ______ বলবেন?
'Punoray' is the most formal word for 'again' in this context.
Choose the best option:
This uses the 'Apni' form and 'Punoray', making it the most professional.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Bengali verb endings must match the level of the pronoun.
Teacher: 'আগামীকাল পরীক্ষা হবে।' Student: 'দুঃখিত স্যার, _________?'
A student must use the formal 'Apni' form with a teacher.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, in a casual cafe, 'Abar bolben?' is better. Save 'Punoray' for meetings or interviews.
Absolutely. It is the perfect phrase for a classroom setting.
Just say 'Abar bolun' (Say again). It's still polite enough for most situations.
In Bengali, 'ki' often follows the subject to indicate a yes/no question.
You can say 'আরেকবার বলবেন?' (Will you say once more?), which is neutral-formal.
Expressions liées
আবার বলুন
similarSay again (Neutral-Formal)
বুঝতে পারিনি
builds onI couldn't understand
আরেকবার
synonymOne more time
ক্ষমা করবেন
similarExcuse me / Forgive me
