A1 Expression 중립

Ulangi lagi

Repeat again

Asking someone to say something one more time.

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문화적 배경

Indonesians often use non-verbal cues like tilting the head or cupping the ear while saying 'Ulangi lagi' to show they are trying hard to listen. In Java, being direct can be seen as 'kasar' (rough). People will often use many 'cushion' words before asking someone to repeat. Batak culture is known for being more direct and loud. 'Ulangi lagi' might be said more forcefully without it being considered rude. On TikTok or Instagram, Indonesians use 'Ulangi lagi' in comments when they want a creator to make another video about a topic.

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The 'Bisa' Trick

Always start with 'Bisa...' to turn a command into a polite request. It works for almost every verb in Indonesian.

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Tone Matters

Indonesian is not tonal like Chinese, but a rising intonation at the end makes 'Ulangi lagi' sound like a question rather than an order.

Asking someone to say something one more time.

💡

The 'Bisa' Trick

Always start with 'Bisa...' to turn a command into a polite request. It works for almost every verb in Indonesian.

⚠️

Tone Matters

Indonesian is not tonal like Chinese, but a rising intonation at the end makes 'Ulangi lagi' sound like a question rather than an order.

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Use 'Pelan-pelan'

If they repeat it but it's still too fast, add 'pelan-pelan' (slowly): 'Ulangi lagi pelan-pelan, ya?'

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Smile!

A smile is the best 'grammar' in Indonesia. It softens any linguistic mistakes you might make.

셀프 테스트

Choose the most polite way to ask a teacher to repeat something.

______, bisa ulangi lagi?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maaf

'Maaf' (Sorry) is the standard way to politely interrupt and ask for clarification.

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'Repeat again'.

Ulangi ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: lagi

'Lagi' means 'again' and is the standard partner for 'Ulangi'.

Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a local.

Local: 'Harganya sepuluh ribu rupiah.' Tourist: 'Maaf, saya tidak dengar. ______?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ulangi lagi

The tourist didn't hear, so they need the local to repeat the price.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Situation: You are in a job interview and didn't understand the question.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mohon maaf, bisa diulangi lagi?

This is the most formal and appropriate version for an interview.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Ulangi vs. Minta

Ulangi lagi
Words Words
Actions Actions
Minta lagi
Food Food
Money Money

Common Contexts

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School

  • Teacher's explanation
  • New vocabulary
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Travel

  • Directions
  • Prices

Social

  • Jokes
  • Stories

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the most polite way to ask a teacher to repeat something. Choose A1

______, bisa ulangi lagi?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Maaf

'Maaf' (Sorry) is the standard way to politely interrupt and ask for clarification.

Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase 'Repeat again'. Fill Blank A1

Ulangi ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: lagi

'Lagi' means 'again' and is the standard partner for 'Ulangi'.

Complete the dialogue between a tourist and a local. dialogue_completion A2

Local: 'Harganya sepuluh ribu rupiah.' Tourist: 'Maaf, saya tidak dengar. ______?'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ulangi lagi

The tourist didn't hear, so they need the local to repeat the price.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are in a job interview and didn't understand the question.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Mohon maaf, bisa diulangi lagi?

This is the most formal and appropriate version for an interview.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It is neutral. It becomes formal with 'Mohon' and informal with 'dong'.

In very casual settings, yes, but it sounds like a child asking for more candy. Better to use 'Sekali lagi'.

'Ulang' is the base. 'Ulangi' is the transitive verb form used for commands or specific actions.

You say 'Jangan ulangi lagi'.

Generally no, Indonesians are very patient, but after 3 times, you might want to try writing it down.

Yes! Shouting 'Lagi! Lagi!' or 'Ulangi lagi!' at a concert is common.

It makes the verb transitive, meaning it needs an object (even if the object is implied, like 'the words').

Yes, 'Ulang lagi, cuy' or just 'Apaan?' are very slangy.

Technically no, 'Ulangi' is enough, but 'lagi' makes it sound much more natural to native ears.

You say 'Ikuti saya' (Follow me) or 'Ulangi setelah saya'.

관련 표현

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Sekali lagi

similar

One more time

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Mohon diulangi

specialized form

Please be repeated

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Apa?

synonym

What?

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Ulang tahun

builds on

Birthday

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Kembali

contrast

Return / You're welcome

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