Significado
Asking for repetition.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people value efficiency. If you don't understand, they prefer you say 'Nog een keer, alsjeblieft' immediately rather than wasting time pretending to understand. In Flanders, you might hear 'Nog een keer' but also 'Nog een gans' or 'Nog eens'. The 'alsjeblieft' is often shortened to 'asjeblieft' in casual speech. In Surinamese Dutch, the tone might be more melodic, and 'alsjeblieft' is used with great frequency as a sign of respect, often paired with 'hoor'. Even in flat hierarchies, using 'alstublieft' with senior management is a safe bet, though many modern tech companies in Amsterdam have moved entirely to 'alsjeblieft'.
The 'Slow Down' Combo
Pair this with 'Langzaam' (Slowly) for maximum effectiveness: 'Langzaam, nog een keer, alsjeblieft.'
Don't just say 'Wat?'
Saying just 'Wat?' can sound aggressive or rude in Dutch. Always add 'alsjeblieft' or use the full phrase.
Significado
Asking for repetition.
The 'Slow Down' Combo
Pair this with 'Langzaam' (Slowly) for maximum effectiveness: 'Langzaam, nog een keer, alsjeblieft.'
Don't just say 'Wat?'
Saying just 'Wat?' can sound aggressive or rude in Dutch. Always add 'alsjeblieft' or use the full phrase.
The Power of 'Hè?'
You will hear Dutch people say 'Hè?' constantly. It's not necessarily rude among equals, but as a learner, 'Nog een keer' sounds much more charming.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to ask for repetition.
Nog een ______, alsjeblieft.
'Keer' is the standard word for 'time' in the sense of repetition.
Which version is most appropriate for a formal job interview?
Asking the interviewer to repeat a question:
'Alstublieft' is the formal version of 'please', necessary for professional settings.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bar and want a second beer.
You use 'nog een [item]' for objects, and 'nog een keer' for actions/speech.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'De sleutel ligt onder de mat.' B: 'Sorry, ik hoorde je niet. ______?'
The speaker didn't hear, so they need a repetition.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNog een ______, alsjeblieft.
'Keer' is the standard word for 'time' in the sense of repetition.
Asking the interviewer to repeat a question:
'Alstublieft' is the formal version of 'please', necessary for professional settings.
You are at a bar and want a second beer.
You use 'nog een [item]' for objects, and 'nog een keer' for actions/speech.
A: 'De sleutel ligt onder de mat.' B: 'Sorry, ik hoorde je niet. ______?'
The speaker didn't hear, so they need a repetition.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasYou can, but it sounds like a command. Adding 'alsjeblieft' makes it a polite request.
Yes, they are interchangeable in most contexts, though 'nog eens' is slightly more common in Belgium.
You can say: 'Nog één keer, heel langzaam, alsjeblieft?' (One more time, very slowly, please?) or switch to English if necessary.
It's a common phonetic reduction in fast speech. Both are correct, but 'alsjeblieft' is the standard spelling.
Frases relacionadas
Nogmaals
synonymOnce again
Opnieuw
similarAnew / Over again
Kunt u dat herhalen?
builds onCan you repeat that?
Wat zeg je?
informalWhat are you saying?
