मतलब
Asking someone to repeat formally
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Respect for age is paramount. Even if you are a boss, if an employee is much older than you, using 'Қалай дедіңіз?' is a sign of good upbringing (тәрбие). Speech patterns here can be more traditional and formal. You will hear 'дедіңіз' forms even in relatively casual settings compared to the more Russified North. The language remains very pure and formal. 'Қалай дедіңіз?' is the standard, and 'Не?' might be seen as even more offensive than in Almaty. While 'Қалай?' is common, using the full 'Қалай дедіңіз?' with a peer can be used as a 'mock-formal' way to show you are paying close attention.
The Head Tilt
Slightly tilting your head to the side while saying this makes you look more genuinely interested and polite.
Avoid 'Ne?'
Even if you are frustrated, try to avoid 'Ne?'. It can escalate a simple misunderstanding into a conflict.
मतलब
Asking someone to repeat formally
The Head Tilt
Slightly tilting your head to the side while saying this makes you look more genuinely interested and polite.
Avoid 'Ne?'
Even if you are frustrated, try to avoid 'Ne?'. It can escalate a simple misunderstanding into a conflict.
Siz vs Sen
When in doubt, always use the 'Siz' form (Қалай дедіңіз?). No one will be offended by too much respect.
खुद को परखो
You are talking to your boss and didn't hear his instruction. What do you say?
Кешіріңіз, ___?
This is the correct formal way to ask for repetition in a professional setting.
Complete the phrase with the correct formal suffix.
Қалай дед____?
The suffix '-іңіз' is required for the formal 'Siz' (you) form.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Қалай дедіңіз? 2. Не дедің? 3. Қалай?
Formal for professor, informal for brother, very casual for best friend.
Complete the dialogue in a shop.
Сатушы: Бұл бес мың теңге тұрады. Сатып алушы: Кешіріңіз, ___? Сатушы: Бес мың теңге.
The buyer missed the price and is asking for clarification politely.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासКешіріңіз, ___?
This is the correct formal way to ask for repetition in a professional setting.
Қалай дед____?
The suffix '-іңіз' is required for the formal 'Siz' (you) form.
1. Қалай дедіңіз? 2. Не дедің? 3. Қалай?
Formal for professor, informal for brother, very casual for best friend.
Сатушы: Бұл бес мың теңге тұрады. Сатып алушы: Кешіріңіз, ___? Сатушы: Бес мың теңге.
The buyer missed the price and is asking for clarification politely.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, it's perfect for a cafe when talking to staff you don't know.
Yes, but only with friends. With others, it sounds like 'Huh?'.
'Қалай' (How) is slightly softer and more polite than 'Не' (What).
You can use the same phrase, or 'Қалай дедіңіздер?' for a specific plural.
Yes, in formal emails or messages when you need clarification.
No, that is 'Қалайсыз?'. Don't confuse the two!
Because you are asking about something the person *just* said (in the past).
The slang version is just 'А?' or 'Не?', but use them carefully.
Yes! With a surprised tone, it means 'What?! No way!'
Extremely common. You will hear it dozens of times a day.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Не дедіңіз?
synonymWhat did you say?
Қайталаңызшы
builds onPlease repeat
Түсінбедім
similarI didn't understand
Ести алмадым
similarI couldn't hear
Айып етпеңіз
specialized formDon't take offense (Pardon me)
