A2 Expression Formal 1 min de leitura

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟

lotfan dobareh migid?

Could you say that again?

Em 15 segundos

  • High-frequency everyday Persian expression.
  • Works best with calm, polite delivery.
  • Use as a full communication chunk.
  • Great for sounding natural early.

Significado

A polite everyday phrase used to ask for help, repetition, or a small favor without sounding demanding.

Exemplos-chave

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1

Daily chat

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟، می‌تونی کمکم کنی؟

Could you say that again?. Can you help me?

2

Polite request

ببخشید، لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟.

Excuse me, Could you say that again?.

3

Classroom interaction

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟، جمله رو دوباره می‌گید؟

Could you say that again?. Could you repeat the sentence?

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Contexto cultural

In Iran, Ta'arof dictates that you should never sound demanding. Using 'Lotfan' and the plural verb 'migid' is a way to show you respect the speaker's status. In Dari Persian, 'Lotfan' is also used, but you might hear 'Dobāra' instead of 'Dobāre'. The politeness logic remains the same. Tajik Persian uses Cyrillic script. The phrase would be 'Лутфан дубора мегӯед?' (Lutfan dubora meguyed?). In the Tehrani accent, 'miguyid' becomes 'migid'. This is the standard for modern media and urban conversation.

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The 'Bebakhshid' Sandwich

For maximum politeness, start with 'Bebakhshid' and end with 'Lotfan دوباره می‌گید؟'. It makes you sound like a native speaker with great manners.

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Avoid 'Chi?'

Even if you are frustrated, avoid 'Chi?'. It can sound like you are challenging the person rather than asking for help.

Em 15 segundos

  • High-frequency everyday Persian expression.
  • Works best with calm, polite delivery.
  • Use as a full communication chunk.
  • Great for sounding natural early.

What It Means

The phrase لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟ is a high-frequency everyday expression in Persian. A good English shortcut is "Could you say that again?". You will hear it in homes, shops, classrooms, and daily chat. The key is tone: say it warmly and clearly, not too dramatic, and it sounds natural immediately. This is one of those phrases that helps you sound human in Persian, not like a textbook line. Even when your grammar is basic, using this expression correctly makes your interaction smoother and more respectful.

Use لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟ in short real-life exchanges: quick requests, polite replies, appreciation, or social check-ins depending on context. Keep your delivery friendly and calm, and match formality to the relationship. In very formal situations, pair it with polite verbs and respectful pronouns. In casual conversation, you can keep it short and conversational. A common learner mistake is translating word by word and overthinking it. Treat it as a communication chunk, practice it in full sentences, and your Persian rhythm will improve much faster.

Notas de uso

Prioritize warm tone and context. If you are speaking to elders or in formal settings, choose respectful verb/pronoun forms around `لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟`.

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The 'Bebakhshid' Sandwich

For maximum politeness, start with 'Bebakhshid' and end with 'Lotfan دوباره می‌گید؟'. It makes you sound like a native speaker with great manners.

⚠️

Avoid 'Chi?'

Even if you are frustrated, avoid 'Chi?'. It can sound like you are challenging the person rather than asking for help.

Exemplos

6
#1 Daily chat

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟، می‌تونی کمکم کنی؟

Could you say that again?. Can you help me?

Common everyday use.

#2 Polite request

ببخشید، لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟.

Excuse me, Could you say that again?.

Respectful opening.

#3 Classroom interaction

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟، جمله رو دوباره می‌گید؟

Could you say that again?. Could you repeat the sentence?

Learner-friendly phrase use.

#4 Text message

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟ 🙏

Could you say that again?.

Short texting style.

#5 Office context

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟، اینو تا عصر می‌فرستید؟

Could you say that again?. Could you send this by evening?

Professional but polite.

#6 Friendly follow-up

لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟، خیلی ممنون.

Could you say that again?. Thank you very much.

Soft relationship maintenance.

Teste-se

Fill in the missing word to make the sentence polite.

ببخشید، ________ دوباره می‌گید؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: لطفاً

'Lotfan' is the essential word for 'please' in this context.

Which ending makes the verb 'say' polite for a stranger?

لطفاً دوباره می-____؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: گید

The '-id' ending is the polite/plural form.

Match the situation to the best phrase.

You are talking to your teacher and didn't hear the homework.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ببخشید استاد، لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟

This includes the title 'Ostad' and the polite phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: قیمت این کتاب صد هزار تومنه. B: ببخشید، ________؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟

B is asking for the price to be repeated.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

When to use 'Lotfan dobāre migid?'

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Noisy Places

  • Parties
  • Traffic
  • Construction
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Learning

  • New words
  • Fast speech
  • Grammar

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Fill in the missing word to make the sentence polite. Fill Blank A1

ببخشید، ________ دوباره می‌گید؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: لطفاً

'Lotfan' is the essential word for 'please' in this context.

Which ending makes the verb 'say' polite for a stranger? Choose A2

لطفاً دوباره می-____؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: گید

The '-id' ending is the polite/plural form.

Match the situation to the best phrase. situation_matching A2

You are talking to your teacher and didn't hear the homework.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: ببخشید استاد، لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟

This includes the title 'Ostad' and the polite phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: قیمت این کتاب صد هزار تومنه. B: ببخشید، ________؟

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: لطفاً دوباره می‌گید؟

B is asking for the price to be repeated.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

It is 'polite neutral'. It uses the plural form for one person, which is the standard way to be respectful in Persian.

Yes, but you can drop the 'lotfan' and say 'dobāre migi?' to sound more relaxed.

Frases relacionadas

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ببخشید؟

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Excuse me?

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تکرار می‌کنید؟

synonym

Will you repeat?

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متوجه نشدم

builds on

I didn't understand

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