A1 Expression フォーマル

Lahko ponovite?

Can you repeat?

意味

A polite request for someone to say something again.

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文化的背景

Slovenians value formal address (vikanje) highly. Using 'Lahko ponovite?' with anyone older than you or in a professional role is essential for being seen as a polite person. Because there are so many dialects, even native speakers use this phrase when traveling to different parts of the country, like from the coast to the mountains. In Slovenian business meetings, clarity is preferred over pretending to understand. Asking for repetition is seen as a sign of diligence. Younger Slovenians are moving toward 'tikanje' (informal) faster than older generations, but 'Lahko ponovite?' remains the safe default for any first meeting.

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Add 'Prosim'

Always add 'prosim' (please) at the end to sound extra polite to Slovenians.

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Watch the Ending

Make sure you say '-ite' and not '-iš' when talking to someone you don't know.

意味

A polite request for someone to say something again.

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Add 'Prosim'

Always add 'prosim' (please) at the end to sound extra polite to Slovenians.

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Watch the Ending

Make sure you say '-ite' and not '-iš' when talking to someone you don't know.

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Use with 'Oprostite'

Starting with 'Oprostite' (Excuse me) softens the request perfectly.

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Don't be shy!

Slovenians are used to dialects and often ask each other to repeat things. They won't judge you.

自分をテスト

You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase is correct?

Gospod profesor, ________?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: lahko ponovite

With a teacher, you must use the formal 'vikanje' form ending in -ite.

Complete the polite request.

Oprostite, lahko ________, prosim?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ponovite

The verb 'ponovite' completes the phrase 'Can you repeat'.

Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.

1. Best Friend, 2. Police Officer, 3. Two Siblings

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Friends use 'ti' (ponoviš), officials use 'Vi' (ponovite), and two people use the dual (ponovita).

Fill in the missing line in this dialogue at the post office.

Uradnik: 'Vaša številka je 543.' Vi: '________?' Uradnik: '543.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Lahko ponovite

The clerk repeats the number, so you must have asked them to repeat it.

🎉 スコア: /4

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When to use 'Ponovite' vs 'Ponoviš'

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Ponovite (Formal)

  • Strangers
  • Teachers
  • Bosses
  • Elderly
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Ponoviš (Informal)

  • Friends
  • Family
  • Children
  • Pets

練習問題バンク

4 問題
You are talking to your teacher. Which phrase is correct? Choose A1

Gospod profesor, ________?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: lahko ponovite

With a teacher, you must use the formal 'vikanje' form ending in -ite.

Complete the polite request. Fill Blank A1

Oprostite, lahko ________, prosim?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ponovite

The verb 'ponovite' completes the phrase 'Can you repeat'.

Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to. situation_matching A2

1. Best Friend, 2. Police Officer, 3. Two Siblings

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Friends use 'ti' (ponoviš), officials use 'Vi' (ponovite), and two people use the dual (ponovita).

Fill in the missing line in this dialogue at the post office. dialogue_completion A1

Uradnik: 'Vaša številka je 543.' Vi: '________?' Uradnik: '543.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Lahko ponovite

The clerk repeats the number, so you must have asked them to repeat it.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

14 問

No, it is perfect for a cafe. It shows respect to the staff.

Use 'Lahko ponoviš?' instead.

Yes, but it's more like saying 'One more time'—it's better to add 'prosim'.

Say 'Lahko ponovite počasi, prosim?'.

No, 'Ali lahko ponovite?' is correct but 'Lahko ponovite?' is more common in speech.

It is the formal/plural form of the verb 'to repeat'.

It's better to say 'Ali lahko, prosim, ponovno pošljete...' (Can you please resend...).

'Prosim?' with a rising tone is a very common short way to say 'Pardon?'.

No, it's an adverb that functions like 'can' in English.

Use the dual form: 'Lahko ponovita?'.

Not if you are polite and use 'Oprostite'.

No, the present tense '-ite' ending is the same for all genders.

'Bi lahko, prosim, ponovili?' is the most formal and polite.

Better to use 'Lahko ponoviš?', as children are usually addressed with 'ti'.

関連フレーズ

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Še enkrat, prosim

similar

One more time, please

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Kaj ste rekli?

similar

What did you say?

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Ne razumem

builds on

I don't understand

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Lahko ponoviš?

specialized form

Can you repeat? (informal)

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Prosim?

synonym

Please? / Pardon?

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