Signification
Asking for repetition politely.
Contexte culturel
Politeness is often non-verbal. A slight nod of the head while saying this phrase increases the level of respect shown. In Bangladesh, you might hear 'আরেকবার' (Arekbar) more frequently than 'আবার' (Abar) in formal requests. In Kolkata, the tone might be slightly more clipped, but the 'Apni' register remains strictly enforced in professional settings. In modern tech offices in Dhaka/Kolkata, English 'Sorry?' is common, but 'দয়া করে আবার বলুন' is preferred when speaking to senior directors.
The 'Ki' Trick
Add 'কি' (ki) at the end for 20% more politeness: 'দয়া করে আবার বলবেন কি?'
Watch the Tone
Keep your voice soft. A loud 'ABAR BOLUN!' can sound like a command to a servant.
Signification
Asking for repetition politely.
The 'Ki' Trick
Add 'কি' (ki) at the end for 20% more politeness: 'দয়া করে আবার বলবেন কি?'
Watch the Tone
Keep your voice soft. A loud 'ABAR BOLUN!' can sound like a command to a servant.
Body Language
A small smile goes a long way when asking someone to repeat themselves.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to make the phrase polite.
দয়া করে ______ বলুন।
'আবার' (Abar) means 'again', which is necessary for asking someone to repeat.
Which verb ending is correct when using 'দয়া করে'?
দয়া করে আবার ______।
'-un' is the formal ending required for polite requests.
Complete the dialogue in a formal setting.
অফিসার: আপনার পাসপোর্ট নম্বর কত? আপনি: __________, আমি শুনতে পাইনি।
This is the only polite and formal option suitable for an officer.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
দয়া করে আবার বলুন।
The formal register is used for superiors or people you don't know well.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesদয়া করে ______ বলুন।
'আবার' (Abar) means 'again', which is necessary for asking someone to repeat.
দয়া করে আবার ______।
'-un' is the formal ending required for polite requests.
অফিসার: আপনার পাসপোর্ট নম্বর কত? আপনি: __________, আমি শুনতে পাইনি।
This is the only polite and formal option suitable for an officer.
দয়া করে আবার বলুন।
The formal register is used for superiors or people you don't know well.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's still polite, but 'Doya kore' makes it much softer.
The English word 'Pardon' is understood in cities, but 'Doya kore abar bolun' is much more natural.
Use 'Abar bolo' (আবার বলো) instead.
Yes, in formal emails or texts, it is perfectly acceptable.
'অনুগ্রহ করে পুনরায় ব্যক্ত করবেন কি?' is extremely formal, used in literature or high-level speeches.
'Kore' is the conjunctive form, meaning 'having done'. It links the kindness to the act of speaking.
Absolutely. It is the perfect phrase for a professional setting.
'Abar' is 'again'. 'Abaro' is 'once again' (more emphatic). Both work.
Say 'Doya kore ektu aste bolun'.
Say 'Doya kore ektu likhe deben?' (Would you please write it down?)
Expressions liées
আরেকবার বলুন
similarSay it one more time.
একটু আস্তে বলুন
builds onPlease speak a bit slower.
বুঝতে পারলাম না
similarI didn't understand.
মাফ করবেন
similarExcuse me / Forgive me.
আবার বলো
informal alternativeSay it again (Familiar).
