뜻
Asking someone to say something again for clarity.
문화적 배경
In Kolkata, the 'Apni' register is strictly maintained in offices and with elders. Using 'Tumi' prematurely can be seen as a sign of poor upbringing. In Bangladesh, 'Apni' is also used for strangers, but there is a warm 'Tumi' culture that develops quickly. However, in formal interviews, 'Apni' remains the gold standard. In the UK or USA, younger generations sometimes struggle with the Apni/Tumi distinction, often defaulting to 'Tumi'. Using 'Apni' correctly is a sign of deep cultural connection. Students never use 'Tumi' with teachers. Asking for repetition is encouraged, but it must be done with the 'Apni' register to show respect for the 'Guru'.
The 'Ki' Placement
Always place 'ki' after the subject 'Apni' to make it sound like a natural question.
Avoid 'Tui'
Never use 'Tui ki ota abar bolbi?' unless you are talking to a very close childhood friend. It can be very offensive otherwise.
뜻
Asking someone to say something again for clarity.
The 'Ki' Placement
Always place 'ki' after the subject 'Apni' to make it sound like a natural question.
Avoid 'Tui'
Never use 'Tui ki ota abar bolbi?' unless you are talking to a very close childhood friend. It can be very offensive otherwise.
Add 'Dukkhibo'
Starting with 'Dukkhibo' (Sorry) or 'Ektu' (A little) makes the request even softer and more natural.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form for 'Apni'.
আপনি কি ওটা আবার _______?
'Bolben' is the correct future tense conjugation for the formal pronoun 'Apni'.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a teacher to repeat something?
Select the best option:
This option uses the formal 'Apni' and the polite future tense.
Complete the dialogue in a formal setting.
Boss: 'আগামীকাল মিটিংটা দশটায় হবে।' You: 'দুঃখিত স্যার, ________________?'
In a professional setting with a 'Boss', the formal 'Apni' version is required.
Match the phrase to the correct social situation.
Phrase: 'আপনি কি ওটা আবার বলবেন?'
A bank manager requires the formal 'Apni' register.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제আপনি কি ওটা আবার _______?
'Bolben' is the correct future tense conjugation for the formal pronoun 'Apni'.
Select the best option:
This option uses the formal 'Apni' and the polite future tense.
Boss: 'আগামীকাল মিটিংটা দশটায় হবে।' You: 'দুঃখিত স্যার, ________________?'
In a professional setting with a 'Boss', the formal 'Apni' version is required.
Phrase: 'আপনি কি ওটা আবার বলবেন?'
A bank manager requires the formal 'Apni' register.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문No, it's perfectly fine. It shows you are a polite customer. However, 'Arekbar bolben?' is also very common in shops.
Saying just 'Abar?' is a bit abrupt. It's better to add at least the verb: 'Abar bolben?'
'Abar' means 'again'. 'Arekbar' means 'one more time'. They are mostly interchangeable in this context.
관련 표현
আরেকবার বলবেন?
synonymWill you say it one more time?
কি বললেন?
similarWhat did you say?
বুঝতে পারিনি
builds onI couldn't understand.
আবার বলো
specialized formSay again (informal).
