A1 Expression ニュートラル

Gali pakartoti?

Can you repeat?

意味

Asking for repetition of speech.

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文化的背景

Directness is valued. If you don't understand, it's better to ask immediately than to nod and pretend. Lithuanians appreciate the honesty. Heritage speakers might use 'Gali pakartoti?' more loosely across generations, but in Lithuania, the formal/informal split remains strict. In modern tech startups in Vilnius, 'Gali' is becoming more common among colleagues, but 'Galite' remains the safe default for clients. Students always use 'Galite pakartoti?' with professors. Using 'Gali' would be a significant social faux pas.

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The 'Ar' trick

Add 'Ar' at the beginning (Ar gali pakartoti?) to sound more like a textbook, which is helpful if you're nervous.

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The 'Jūs' Rule

When in doubt, always use 'Galite'. It's never wrong to be too polite in Lithuania.

意味

Asking for repetition of speech.

💡

The 'Ar' trick

Add 'Ar' at the beginning (Ar gali pakartoti?) to sound more like a textbook, which is helpful if you're nervous.

⚠️

The 'Jūs' Rule

When in doubt, always use 'Galite'. It's never wrong to be too polite in Lithuania.

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Combine with 'Lėčiau'

If they repeat it too fast again, say: 'Gali pakartoti lėčiau?' (Can you repeat slower?)

自分をテスト

You are speaking to your Lithuanian grandmother. Which phrase should you use?

Močiute, ... ?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Grandparents deserve the formal 'Galite' as a sign of respect.

Complete the phrase with the correct prefix.

Atsiprašau, ar gali ...kartoti?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pa

The prefix 'pa-' is used for a single, completed action of repeating.

Match the phrase to the context.

1. Gali pakartoti? 2. Galite pakartoti? 3. Ką sakai?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Formal for boss, neutral/informal for sibling, slangy/informal for best friend.

Fill in the missing line.

A: Rytoj bus dešimt laipsnių šilumos. B: ... ? A: Sakau, kad rytoj bus dešimt laipsnių.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

B didn't hear the weather forecast and is asking for a repetition.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Formal vs Informal

Informal (Gali)
Friends
Family
Formal (Galite)
Teachers
Strangers

練習問題バンク

4 問題
You are speaking to your Lithuanian grandmother. Which phrase should you use? Choose A1

Močiute, ... ?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: b

Grandparents deserve the formal 'Galite' as a sign of respect.

Complete the phrase with the correct prefix. Fill Blank A2

Atsiprašau, ar gali ...kartoti?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pa

The prefix 'pa-' is used for a single, completed action of repeating.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

1. Gali pakartoti? 2. Galite pakartoti? 3. Ką sakai?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Formal for boss, neutral/informal for sibling, slangy/informal for best friend.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A1

A: Rytoj bus dešimt laipsnių šilumos. B: ... ? A: Sakau, kad rytoj bus dešimt laipsnių.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

B didn't hear the weather forecast and is asking for a repetition.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it's neutral. However, with strangers, 'Galite pakartoti?' is preferred.

Only with very close friends. It's like saying 'What?' and can sound aggressive.

'Kartoti' is the process; 'pakartoti' is the single act of repeating once.

Gali pakartoti man?

People often just say 'A?' or 'Ką sakai?' in very casual settings.

No, 'Gali' already implies 'tu' (you). Adding it is optional.

Say 'Atsiprašau, vis tiek nesuprantu' (Sorry, I still don't understand).

Yes, but usually in the formal 'Galite' form.

Yes, 'Gali pakartoti dainą?' (Can you repeat the song?)

It is long, like in 'store'.

関連フレーズ

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Ką sakėte?

synonym

What did you say?

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Dar kartą, prašau

similar

One more time, please

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Prašau lėčiau

builds on

Slower, please

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Nesuprantu

similar

I don't understand

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Klausau?

specialized form

I'm listening? / Yes?

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