A1 Expression Formal

धीरे बोलिए।

dheere boliye.

Speak slowly.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.

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Cultural Background

In North India, using 'बोलिए' is a sign of good upbringing (tehzeeb). In corporate settings, this is the standard way to handle language barriers.

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Smile!

Always smile when saying this so it doesn't sound like you are annoyed.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.

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Smile!

Always smile when saying this so it doesn't sound like you are annoyed.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to slow down?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: धीरे बोलिए

The 'इए' suffix is the honorific form used for strangers.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

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

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: धीरे बोलिए

The 'इए' suffix is the honorific form used for strangers.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is perfectly polite.

Related Phrases

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फिर से बोलिए

builds on

Please say it again.

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similar

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