Significado
A polite request to repeat a statement.
Contexto cultural
In Bangladesh, it is very common to use 'জি?' (Ji?) with a rising tone as a shorthand for this phrase. It is polite and efficient. In Kolkata, the 'Bhadrolok' culture emphasizes clear, standard pronunciation. Using 'আরেকবার' is seen as more sophisticated than 'আবার'. In Bengali corporate settings, English is often mixed in. You might hear 'আরেকবার রিপিট করবেন কি?' (Will you repeat one more time?). In villages, the language might be more direct, but the honorific '-en' is still used for guests and outsiders to show hospitality.
The 'Ji' Shortcut
In Bangladesh, if you are overwhelmed, just say 'Ji?' with a questioning look. It's the ultimate polite safety net.
Watch the 'Kee'
Don't elongate the 'ki' at the end, or it sounds like you're asking 'What?' which can be confusing.
Significado
A polite request to repeat a statement.
The 'Ji' Shortcut
In Bangladesh, if you are overwhelmed, just say 'Ji?' with a questioning look. It's the ultimate polite safety net.
Watch the 'Kee'
Don't elongate the 'ki' at the end, or it sounds like you're asking 'What?' which can be confusing.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or leaning forward while saying this shows you are genuinely trying to listen.
Combine with Sorry
Starting with 'Dukhito' (Sorry) makes you sound like a native speaker with excellent manners.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct word to make the sentence a polite request.
আপনি কি _______ বলবেন কি?
'আরেকবার' means 'one more time', which is the standard part of this phrase.
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a teacher to repeat something?
Choose the best option:
The '-en' ending and the 'ki' particle make this the most respectful choice.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a bank clerk.
Clerk: আপনার অ্যাকাউন্ট নম্বরটা দিন। Customer: দুঃখিত, ___________?
In a bank, a formal register is required.
Match the phrase to the correct person you are speaking to.
Phrase: 'আরেকবার বলবি?'
The '-bi' ending is only for very close or younger people.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formality Levels of 'Say it again'
Formal (Apni)
- • আরেকবার বলবেন কি?
- • আবার বলুন
Neutral (Tumi)
- • আরেকবার বলবে?
- • আবার বলো
Informal (Tui)
- • আবার বল তো
- • কী বললি?
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosআপনি কি _______ বলবেন কি?
'আরেকবার' means 'one more time', which is the standard part of this phrase.
Choose the best option:
The '-en' ending and the 'ki' particle make this the most respectful choice.
Clerk: আপনার অ্যাকাউন্ট নম্বরটা দিন। Customer: দুঃখিত, ___________?
In a bank, a formal register is required.
Phrase: 'আরেকবার বলবি?'
The '-bi' ending is only for very close or younger people.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasBoth are fine, but 'Aarekbar' (one more time) sounds slightly more precise and polite in formal requests.
You can, but it might sound a bit too formal. Use 'Abar bol to' for friends.
Say 'Ektu aste bolben ki?' (Would you speak a bit slower?).
No, but it makes the sentence a question rather than a command, which is much more polite.
You can say 'Ji?' or 'Dukhito?'.
Yes, but in this context, it functions as 'would you say'.
In an email, it's better to write 'অনুগ্রহ করে বিষয়টি পুনরায় ব্যাখ্যা করবেন কি?'
'Bolun' is a direct polite command. 'Bolben ki' is a polite question. Both are respectful.
Yes, it is standard in both regions.
Using the wrong formality level (e.g., using 'bolbi' with a stranger).
Frases relacionadas
আবার বলুন
similarSay again.
বুঝতে পারিনি
builds onI couldn't understand.
একটু আস্তে বলবেন কি?
similarWould you speak a bit slower?
কী বললেন?
contrastWhat did you say?
