B1 Expression Formal

कृपया ज़रा धीरे बोलें।

kripya zara dheere bolen.

Please speak a bit slowly.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to reduce their speaking pace.

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Cultural Background

In North India, using 'कृपया' is highly appreciated in formal settings. In professional settings, clarity is valued over speed. In rural areas, people might speak faster; this phrase is very useful there.

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Use a smile

Always smile when saying this to ensure it sounds friendly.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to reduce their speaking pace.

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Use a smile

Always smile when saying this to ensure it sounds friendly.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask someone to slow down?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

Option B uses the correct formal register and standard word order.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to ask someone to slow down? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b

Option B uses the correct formal register and standard word order.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly polite.

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फिर से बोलें

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साफ़ बोलें

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Speak clearly

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