Meaning
A polite request for someone to talk at a slower pace.
Cultural Background
Respect for elders and teachers is paramount. Always use 'aap' and 'boliye'. In professional settings, being direct is okay, but politeness markers are expected.
Smile!
Smiling while saying this makes it sound much friendlier.
Meaning
A polite request for someone to talk at a slower pace.
Smile!
Smiling while saying this makes it sound much friendlier.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite version?
How to ask a teacher to slow down?
This uses the formal 'boliye' and the polite marker 'kripya'.
Fill in the missing word.
____, dheere boliye.
Kripya means please.
🎉 Score: /2
Practice Bank
2 exercisesHow to ask a teacher to slow down?
This uses the formal 'boliye' and the polite marker 'kripya'.
____, dheere boliye.
Kripya means please.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very polite.
Related Phrases
Phir se boliye
similarPlease say it again.
Main samajh gaya
builds onI understood.