क्या आप विस्तार से समझा सकते हैं?
kya aap vistar se samjha sakte hain?
Can you explain in detail?
Signification
A request for a more comprehensive and elaborate explanation of a topic.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Delhi or Gurgaon, using 'Vistaar se' shows you have a good command of formal Hindi, which can be a sign of high education and status. In traditional schools or 'Gurukuls', asking for detail is seen as a sign of a 'Jigyasu' (a curious seeker), which is highly valued. When talking to elders, always use 'Aap' and this phrase. Asking them to explain something in detail is often taken as a compliment to their wisdom. In Mumbai or Bangalore, you might hear 'Can you explain in detail?' more often, but using the Hindi version in a formal speech is considered very 'graceful'.
The 'Hinglish' Hack
If you forget 'Vistaar', you can say 'Detail mein'. Everyone will understand, but 'Vistaar' sounds much more professional.
Don't forget the 'Hain'
Always include the nasal 'n' sound at the end of 'hain' when using 'Aap'. It's the mark of a respectful speaker.
Signification
A request for a more comprehensive and elaborate explanation of a topic.
The 'Hinglish' Hack
If you forget 'Vistaar', you can say 'Detail mein'. Everyone will understand, but 'Vistaar' sounds much more professional.
Don't forget the 'Hain'
Always include the nasal 'n' sound at the end of 'hain' when using 'Aap'. It's the mark of a respectful speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to make the request polite and detailed.
क्या आप इस विषय को _______ से समझा सकते हैं?
'Vistaar' is the correct word for 'detail'.
Which verb is correct when asking someone to explain something to you?
क्या आप मुझे यह नियम _______ सकते हैं?
'Samjha' is the causative form meaning 'to make understand' (explain).
Complete the dialogue in a professional setting.
Boss: 'हमें अगले महीने तक यह प्रोजेक्ट खत्म करना है।' You: 'जी सर, पर क्या आप _______?'
Asking for a detailed explanation is the most professional response here.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
Situation: You are talking to a very close friend about their weekend plans.
This is the slang/informal version appropriate for a close friend.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesक्या आप इस विषय को _______ से समझा सकते हैं?
'Vistaar' is the correct word for 'detail'.
क्या आप मुझे यह नियम _______ सकते हैं?
'Samjha' is the causative form meaning 'to make understand' (explain).
Boss: 'हमें अगले महीने तक यह प्रोजेक्ट खत्म करना है।' You: 'जी सर, पर क्या आप _______?'
Asking for a detailed explanation is the most professional response here.
Situation: You are talking to a very close friend about their weekend plans.
This is the slang/informal version appropriate for a close friend.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIn formal writing and speeches, yes. In casual office talk, both are fine.
It sounds a bit too formal. Use 'Thoda aur batao' (Tell me a bit more) instead.
'Batana' is just to tell/inform. 'Samjhana' is to make sure the other person actually understands the logic.
Expressions liées
प्रकाश डालना
similarTo throw light on something
साफ़-साफ़ बताना
similarTo tell clearly
संक्षेप में बताना
contrastTo tell in brief
व्याख्या करना
specialized formTo provide a formal commentary/interpretation
