मतलब
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In the North, people might use 'Nhắc lại' more frequently in semi-formal settings. The tone is often more crisp and direct. Southerners often add 'nha' or 'nghen' to the end to make the request sound softer and more affectionate. Young people often use 'Gì cơ?' or 'Gì dợ?' (Southern slang) instead of the full phrase when texting or chatting. In a Vietnamese office, even if you are close to a colleague, using 'Nói lại đi' during a meeting might be seen as too casual. 'Nhắc lại giúp mình' is better.
The 'Đi' Factor
Always include 'đi' in casual speech. Without it, you sound like a robot or a very angry boss.
Age Matters
If the person is even 2 years older than you, consider adding 'ạ' at the end: 'Nói lại đi ạ'.
मतलब
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
The 'Đi' Factor
Always include 'đi' in casual speech. Without it, you sound like a robot or a very angry boss.
Age Matters
If the person is even 2 years older than you, consider adding 'ạ' at the end: 'Nói lại đi ạ'.
Body Language
Lean in slightly when saying this. It shows you are genuinely interested in hearing them, which offsets the directness of the command.
Smiling
A smile while saying 'Nói lại đi' turns it from a request for info into a friendly interaction.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to ask a friend to repeat themselves.
Nói ___ đi.
'Lại' is the correct word for 'again' in the context of repeating an action.
Which of these is the most appropriate way to ask a TEACHER to repeat something?
How do you say it to a teacher?
This version uses the correct pronoun (Cô), a polite question structure, and the final particle 'ạ'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a loud club and your friend says something.
This phrase directly addresses the inability to hear due to noise.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tớ vừa mua điện thoại mới. B: Hả? Tớ không nghe rõ. ______
B missed what A said, so 'Nói lại đi' is the logical request.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Politeness Levels
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासNói ___ đi.
'Lại' is the correct word for 'again' in the context of repeating an action.
How do you say it to a teacher?
This version uses the correct pronoun (Cô), a polite question structure, and the final particle 'ạ'.
Situation: You are in a loud club and your friend says something.
This phrase directly addresses the inability to hear due to noise.
A: Tớ vừa mua điện thoại mới. B: Hả? Tớ không nghe rõ. ______
B missed what A said, so 'Nói lại đi' is the logical request.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt depends on who you say it to. With friends, it's perfectly normal. With elders, it's rude.
Yes, it's very common in texting. You can even shorten it to 'Nói lại đi' or 'Gì cơ?'.
'Nói lại' is general speaking. 'Nhắc lại' is specifically to repeat or remind.
Add 'ạ' at the end or use 'Bạn có thể nói lại được không?'.
No, at the end of a sentence, it's a particle that signals a command or suggestion.
Yes, that means 'Say it one more time' and is very natural.
It indicates that the action of speaking needs to happen again/back to you.
Yes, Southerners might say 'Nói lại đi nha' or 'Nói lại đi nè'.
Only if you have a very close, casual relationship. Otherwise, use a formal version.
Say 'Xin lỗi, tớ vẫn chưa hiểu. Cậu giải thích lại đi.' (Sorry, I still don't understand. Explain it again.)
संबंधित मुहावरे
Nhắc lại
synonymTo repeat/remind
Nói lại lần nữa
builds onSay it one more time
Hả?
similarHuh? / What?
Cái gì cơ?
similarWhat was that?
Đọc lại đi
specialized formRead it again
Nói chậm lại
similarSpeak slower
