Signification
Asking for repetition of information.
Contexte culturel
In Punjabi culture, repeating yourself is not seen as a burden. People often repeat things for emphasis or to ensure the 'mithaas' (sweetness) of the conversation continues. In the diaspora, 'Phir dasso' is often mixed with English. You might hear 'Sorry, phir dassੋ?' as a hybrid request. In villages, 'Phir dasso' is often used to start a long session of 'Gapp-shapp' (gossip/chatting). It's an invitation to settle in for a long talk. In modern Punjabi offices, 'Phir dasso' is used during brainstorming to ask someone to reiterate a good idea.
Use with a smile
In Punjabi, tone is everything. A friendly 'Phir dasso' with a smile makes you sound like an eager learner.
Watch the 'Ji'
If you are talking to someone much older, always add 'Ji' at the end: 'Phir dasso ji'.
Signification
Asking for repetition of information.
Use with a smile
In Punjabi, tone is everything. A friendly 'Phir dasso' with a smile makes you sound like an eager learner.
Watch the 'Ji'
If you are talking to someone much older, always add 'Ji' at the end: 'Phir dasso ji'.
The 'Hain' shortcut
If you are with very close friends, a simple 'Hain?' works, but 'Phir dass' is more expressive.
Active Listening
Use 'Phir dasso' even if you heard the person, just to encourage them to keep talking about a topic they love.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to ask someone politely to repeat themselves.
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੁਣਿਆ ਨਹੀਂ, _____ ਦੱਸੋ।
'Phir' means 'again', making the sentence 'I didn't hear, tell me again'.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a noisy market?
You are at a market and can't hear the price. What do you say?
'Phir dasso' is the standard way to ask for a repetition of information like a price.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ। B: ਕੀ ਕਿਹਾ? _____
B is asking 'What did you say?' so the logical follow-up is 'Tell me again'.
Match the phrase variation to the correct person.
Match: 1. Phir dass, 2. Phir dasso ji
'Dass' is informal for friends; 'Dasso ji' is respectful for elders.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੁਣਿਆ ਨਹੀਂ, _____ ਦੱਸੋ।
'Phir' means 'again', making the sentence 'I didn't hear, tell me again'.
You are at a market and can't hear the price. What do you say?
'Phir dasso' is the standard way to ask for a repetition of information like a price.
A: ਮੈਂ ਕੱਲ੍ਹ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ। B: ਕੀ ਕਿਹਾ? _____
B is asking 'What did you say?' so the logical follow-up is 'Tell me again'.
Match: 1. Phir dass, 2. Phir dasso ji
'Dass' is informal for friends; 'Dasso ji' is respectful for elders.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it is neutral. However, adding 'ji' makes it more polite for elders.
Yes, it is very common in texting when you miss a message or want more info.
'Phir' is more common and casual; 'Dubara' is slightly more formal and precise.
You can use the informal 'Phir dass'.
Usually, you would use 'Dubara parho' (Read again) for text, but 'Phir dasso' works if you are asking the author.
Yes, literally it can mean 'Then tell me', but in 90% of cases, it means 'Tell me again'.
Yes, it is identical in Lehnda (Western) Punjabi, though often written in Shahmukhi script.
You would say 'Gana phir lao' (Play the song again). 'Phir dasso' is only for speaking.
Yes, it's understood, but 'Phir dasso' sounds more like a native speaker.
Close friends might just say 'Phir?' with a questioning look.
Expressions liées
ਦੁਬਾਰਾ ਬੋਲੋ
synonymSpeak again
ਕੀ ਕਿਹਾ?
similarWhat did you say?
ਸਮਝ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਇਆ
builds onI didn't understand
ਹੌਲੀ ਬੋਲੋ
similarSpeak slowly
