A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
A request to speak at a slower pace.
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Cultural Background
In North India, adding 'ज़रा' (a little) is considered very polite. In offices, 'कृपया' (please) is almost always added.
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Use 'Aap'
Always use 'aap' with 'boliye' to be safe.
Meaning
A request to speak at a slower pace.
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Use 'Aap'
Always use 'aap' with 'boliye' to be safe.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to ask someone to slow down?
Choose the best option.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: धीरे बोलिए
The 'iye' ending is the standard marker for respect in Hindi.
🎉 Score: /1
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: धीरे बोलिए
The 'iye' ending is the standard marker for respect in Hindi.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but use 'धीरे बोलिए' instead of 'धीरे बोलो'.
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धीरे-धीरे
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ज़रा रुकिए
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