다시 한번 말씀해 주세요
dasi hanbeon malsseumhae juseyo
Please say it again
Phrase in 30 Seconds
A polite, essential phrase used to ask someone to repeat themselves when you didn't catch what they said.
- Means: 'Please say it one more time' in a polite way.
- Used in: Classrooms, shops, or when talking to elders/strangers.
- Don't confuse: Avoid using '뭐?' (What?) which can sound rude or aggressive.
Explanation at your level:
मतलब
A polite request for someone to repeat what they said.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Koreans often use a slight bow of the head when saying this phrase to show sincerity and apology for not hearing the first time. In meetings, it's common to use '다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠습니까?' to ensure no errors are made in notes, which is seen as a sign of diligence. Staff in Korea are trained to be very polite, so if you use this phrase, they will often repeat themselves even more clearly and slowly. Younger Koreans might use '네?' with a rising tone as a shortcut, but with elders, the full phrase is still highly preferred.
The 'Nod and Smile' Trap
Don't just nod if you don't understand. Koreans appreciate the effort to understand correctly. Use this phrase!
Add '죄송하지만'
Adding 'I'm sorry but...' (죄송하지만) at the start makes you sound 10x more natural and polite.
मतलब
A polite request for someone to repeat what they said.
The 'Nod and Smile' Trap
Don't just nod if you don't understand. Koreans appreciate the effort to understand correctly. Use this phrase!
Add '죄송하지만'
Adding 'I'm sorry but...' (죄송하지만) at the start makes you sound 10x more natural and polite.
Hand Gestures
Cupping your hand behind your ear while saying this can help convey the meaning if you are in a noisy place.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing honorific noun to make the request polite.
다시 한번 _______해 주세요.
'말씀' is the honorific form of '말' (speech) and is required for this polite phrase.
Which phrase is the most appropriate to use with your teacher?
Teacher: (Speaks too fast) Learner: ________
This is the standard polite form suitable for a teacher-student relationship.
Complete the dialogue at a coffee shop.
Staff: 영수증 드릴까요? Learner: 죄송합니다. ________
If you don't understand the question 'Would you like a receipt?', asking for a repeat is the best first step.
Match the phrase to the correct formality level.
1. 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠습니까? 2. 다시 한번 말해 줘.
'-시겠습니까' is very formal, while '-줘' is casual (ban-mal).
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to use '다시 한번 말씀해 주세요'
Places
- • Airport
- • Restaurant
- • Bank
- • School
People
- • Teacher
- • Boss
- • Stranger
- • Elder
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालIt's a bit short and might sound slightly impatient, but in a very casual shop setting, it's okay. Stick to the full phrase to be safe.
You can say '천천히 말씀해 주세요' (Please speak slowly) or '종이에 써 주세요' (Please write it on paper).
'Malsseum' is the honorific version. Using it shows respect for the person you are talking to.
It would sound very strange and overly formal. Use '다시 말해 봐' or '뭐라고?' instead.
Yes, but in this context, it also implies 'just once more' or 'briefly'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
천천히 말씀해 주세요
similarPlease speak slowly.
크게 말씀해 주세요
similarPlease speak loudly.
다시 말해 봐
contrastSay it again (challenging).
한 번 더
specialized formOne more time.
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
At the Airport
Staff: 여권과 탑승권을 보여주세요.
Learner: 죄송합니다. 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요.
In a Taxi
Driver: 어디로 갈까요? 신촌역요?
Learner: 네? 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요.
Coffee Shop
Barista: 적립카드 있으세요?
Learner: 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요.
University Office
Admin: 학생증을 내일까지 제출해야 합니다.
Learner: 아, 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요.
Job Interview
Interviewer: 본인의 장점에 대해 설명해 보세요.
Learner: 죄송하지만 질문을 다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠습니까?
Asking Directions
Stranger: 저기 사거리에서 왼쪽으로 가세요.
Learner: 다시 한번 말씀해 주세요. 왼쪽요?
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Dasi' as 'Dash' (run back again) and 'Hanbeon' as 'One Bun'. 'Dash back for one more bun, please!'
Visual Association
Imagine a giant 'Replay' button on a YouTube video, but the button is wearing a traditional Korean Hanbok to remind you to be polite.
Rhyme
Dasi hanbeon, say it again / Malsseumhae juseyo, my Korean friend!
Story
You are at a busy Seoul market. An old lady tells you the price of a delicious hotteok. You miss it because a K-pop song is blasting nearby. You bow slightly and say 'Dasi hanbeon 말씀해 주세요' to get that sweet treat.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Go to a Korean YouTube video or podcast. Every time you don't understand a sentence, say the phrase out loud before hitting the 'back 10 seconds' button.
In Other Languages
もう一度おっしゃってください
Japanese often omits the subject, just like Korean.
¿Podría repetirlo, por favor?
Spanish focuses on the ability/possibility (podría), Korean focuses on the act of 'giving' the speech again.
Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
French uses the 's'il vous plaît' tag, while Korean bakes the politeness into the verb itself.
Könnten Sie das bitte noch einmal sagen?
German word order puts the verb at the end, whereas Korean is SOV but the verb is also at the end.
ممكن تعيد مرة تانيه؟ (Mumkin t'eed marra tanya?)
Arabic politeness is often more about tone and the word 'please' (min fadlak).
请再说一遍 (Qǐng zài shuō yí biàn)
Chinese lacks the complex honorific noun system (말씀) found in Korean.
Pode repetir, por favor?
Portuguese doesn't change the word for 'speech' based on who is talking.
Could you say that again, please?
English uses 'please' as an adverb, Korean uses '주다' (to give) as a functional verb.
Easily Confused
Learners think it's just 'What?', but it can sound surprised or offended.
Use it only when you are genuinely surprised or in casual-polite settings.
Learners use it for everything.
'네?' is a quick 'Huh?', but '다시 한번 말씀해 주세요' is a clear request.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (5)
It's a bit short and might sound slightly impatient, but in a very casual shop setting, it's okay. Stick to the full phrase to be safe.
You can say '천천히 말씀해 주세요' (Please speak slowly) or '종이에 써 주세요' (Please write it on paper).
'Malsseum' is the honorific version. Using it shows respect for the person you are talking to.
It would sound very strange and overly formal. Use '다시 말해 봐' or '뭐라고?' instead.
Yes, but in this context, it also implies 'just once more' or 'briefly'.
