Meaning
A polite request for someone to say something again.
Cultural Background
Politeness is often expressed through 'du'a' (supplications) or acknowledging the other person's status. 'Min fadlak' is the most neutral and widely accepted way to do this. Egyptians often use 'Law samaht' (If you permit) or 'Ya basha' (informal title) alongside requests for repetition to add a layer of friendliness. In the Levant, the word 'A'id' (from the root to return) is very common in daily speech, often softened with 'eza betrid' (if you want). In the Gulf, directness is often tempered with very formal titles like 'Tafadhal' (Please/Go ahead) even when asking for a repetition.
Hand Gestures
Cupping your hand behind your ear while saying this phrase helps convey your meaning even if your pronunciation isn't perfect yet.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking to a man or a woman. Using the wrong gender isn't offensive, but using the right one makes you sound much more fluent!
Meaning
A polite request for someone to say something again.
Hand Gestures
Cupping your hand behind your ear while saying this phrase helps convey your meaning even if your pronunciation isn't perfect yet.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking to a man or a woman. Using the wrong gender isn't offensive, but using the right one makes you sound much more fluent!
Add 'Slowly'
Combine it with 'bi-bit' (slowly) to get the best results: 'Min fadlak كرر ببطء'.
Test Yourself
You are talking to a female teacher. Which phrase is correct?
Asking for repetition from a woman:
You must use the feminine suffix '-i' for both 'Min fadlik' and 'Karriri' when speaking to a woman.
Complete the sentence to ask for the price to be repeated.
من فضلك ____ السعر.
'Karrir' is the specific verb for 'repeat'.
Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.
1. من فضلك كرر | 2. تاني؟
'Min fadlak karrir' is the standard polite form, while 'Tani?' is a casual dialect shortcut.
Fill in the missing line in this dialogue.
A: رقمي هو 0554321. B: _________؟ A: طبعاً، 0554321.
The speaker repeats the number, so the request must have been for repetition.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to use 'Min Fadlak Karrir'
Travel
- • Gate numbers
- • Directions
- • Prices
Social
- • Names
- • Phone numbers
- • Addresses
Study
- • New words
- • Grammar rules
- • Pronunciation
Practice Bank
4 exercisesAsking for repetition from a woman:
You must use the feminine suffix '-i' for both 'Min fadlik' and 'Karriri' when speaking to a woman.
من فضلك ____ السعر.
'Karrir' is the specific verb for 'repeat'.
1. من فضلك كرر | 2. تاني؟
'Min fadlak karrir' is the standard polite form, while 'Tani?' is a casual dialect shortcut.
A: رقمي هو 0554321. B: _________؟ A: طبعاً، 0554321.
The speaker repeats the number, so the request must have been for repetition.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, you can also use 'Law samaht' or 'Arjuuk', but 'Min fadlak' is the most common for requests.
Technically yes, but it sounds like a command. It's like saying 'Repeat!' instead of 'Please repeat.'
Use 'Min fadlukum karriroo'.
The words 'fadl' and 'karrara' appear, but not in this specific everyday combination.
You would say 'Oul tani' (Say again).
No, 'to copy' is 'nasakha'. 'Karrir' is specifically for repeating an action or speech.
In Arab culture, it's generally seen as a sign of interest. However, after 3 times, it's better to ask them to write it down.
Yes, but it's better to use 'Arju i'adat...' (I request the repetition of...).
Because it is a Form II verb, which uses doubling of the middle letter to show emphasis or causation.
Related Phrases
مرة أخرى
similarOne more time
أعد
synonymRepeat/Return
ماذا قلت؟
similarWhat did you say?
وضح من فضلك
builds onClarify please
ببطء
specialized formSlowly
