Meaning
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
Cultural Background
In Gujarat, asking for repetition is common but should always be accompanied by a polite facial expression. Among the diaspora, English words like 'repeat' are often mixed in. Students are expected to be very polite when asking teachers to repeat.
Tone matters
Always use a rising intonation to sound like a question.
Politeness markers
Adding 'કૃપા કરીને' (please) instantly makes you sound more respectful.
Meaning
Asking someone to repeat what they said.
Tone matters
Always use a rising intonation to sound like a question.
Politeness markers
Adding 'કૃપા કરીને' (please) instantly makes you sound more respectful.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite?
How to ask for repetition?
The 'ઓ' ending is the polite imperative.
Complete the sentence.
કૃપા કરીને ____ બોલો.
ફરીથી means again.
Match the tone.
Match the phrase to the register.
Register depends on markers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: [Missing]. B: Sure, I said the meeting is at 5.
Context requires repetition.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesHow to ask for repetition?
The 'ઓ' ending is the polite imperative.
કૃપા કરીને ____ બોલો.
ફરીથી means again.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Register depends on markers.
A: [Missing]. B: Sure, I said the meeting is at 5.
Context requires repetition.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, but add 'કૃપા કરીને' to be safe.
Not if said with a soft tone.
Try 'ધીમેથી બોલો' (speak slowly).
Yes, it refers to oral communication.
No, use 'ફરીથી વાંચો' (read again).
It is neutral and widely accepted.
Related Phrases
ફરીથી કહો
synonymSay it again
શું કહ્યું?
similarWhat did you say?
જરા ફરીથી?
specialized formA bit again?
