A1 Expression 正式

다시 말해주세요

dasi malhaejuseyo

Please say it again

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A polite, essential phrase used to ask someone to repeat themselves when you didn't hear or understand them.

  • Means: 'Please say it again' or 'Please repeat that' in a polite way.
  • Used in: Noisy environments, phone calls, or when learning Korean from natives.
  • Don't confuse: With '뭐?' (What?), which is very informal and can sound rude.
👂 + ❓ = 다시 말해주세요

Explanation at your level:

This is a basic 'survival' phrase. It helps you when you don't understand. It uses '다시' (again) and '말해주세요' (please speak). It is polite. You can use it with anyone you don't know well. It is very important for new learners.
At this level, you use the phrase to manage conversations. You understand it combines the verb '말하다' with the polite request ending '-아/어 주세요'. You can now add adverbs like '천천히' (slowly) or '조금' (a little) to make your request more specific and helpful for the speaker.
Intermediate learners use this phrase as a foundation for more complex interactions. You recognize the difference between '말' and the honorific '말씀'. You might start using '다시 말씀해 주세요' to show better cultural awareness when speaking to elders or in professional settings, and you can explain *why* you need the repetition.
Upper-intermediate learners understand the nuance of the auxiliary verb '-주다' (to give) in this expression. You can manipulate the phrase into various grammatical structures, such as '다시 말해달라는 뜻인가요?' (Do you mean you want me to say it again?) or using it in indirect speech. You also know when to drop the formality for 'Banmal' (informal speech).
At an advanced level, you analyze the pragmatic function of this phrase within Korean discourse markers. You understand how it functions to maintain 'Chemyeon' (face) and how varying the intonation can change the request from a genuine plea for help to a subtle expression of disbelief or a request for the speaker to reconsider their statement.
Near-native mastery involves understanding the sociolinguistic implications of choosing this specific form over alternatives like '재진술' ({再陳述|재진술} - restatement). You can use it ironically, rhetorically, or within complex literary contexts. You are fully aware of the historical evolution of the '-주세요' imperative and its role in the hierarchical linguistic landscape of modern Korea.

意思

A polite request for someone to repeat what was said.

🌍

文化背景

In Korea, it is common to use '네?' (Yes?) with a rising tone as a shorthand for 'Pardon?'. It is polite and very natural. In a Korean office, asking '다시 말해주세요' might be seen as slightly too casual. It's better to use '다시 말씀해 주시겠습니까?' to show respect for the hierarchy. In texting, Koreans often use '뭐라고?' or just '뭐?' if they are friends. If they are being cute (Aegyo), they might write '다시 말해죠~' (changing '주세요' to '죠'). Korean students are often shy to ask for repetition. Teachers appreciate it when a student says '다시 말해주세요' because it shows active listening.

💡

Add '죄송하지만'

Adding '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but) before the phrase makes you sound much more fluent and polite.

⚠️

Watch your intonation

If you say it with a flat or falling tone, it can sound like a command. Use a slightly rising, questioning tone.

意思

A polite request for someone to repeat what was said.

💡

Add '죄송하지만'

Adding '죄송하지만' (I'm sorry but) before the phrase makes you sound much more fluent and polite.

⚠️

Watch your intonation

If you say it with a flat or falling tone, it can sound like a command. Use a slightly rising, questioning tone.

🎯

Use '한번만'

Saying '다시 한번만 말해주세요' (Please say it just one more time) sounds more natural and humble.

💬

The 'Ne' Trick

If you are in a rush, just saying '네?' is the most common way Koreans ask for a repeat.

自我测试

Fill in the missing word to make the phrase 'Please say it again'.

다시 _______주세요.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 말해

'말해' comes from '말하다' (to speak).

Which phrase is the most polite for a classroom setting?

Asking a teacher to repeat something:

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 다시 말해주세요

The '-요' ending is necessary for politeness with a teacher.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 제 전화번호는 010-1234-5678입니다. B: 죄송합니다. 너무 빨라요. ________.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 다시 말해주세요

B is asking for the phone number to be repeated because it was too fast.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are talking to a stranger on the street and didn't hear them.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： 다시 말해주세요

Strangers require the polite '-요' form.

🎉 得分： /4

视觉学习工具

Formality Levels

Informal
다시 말해줘 To friends
Polite
다시 말해주세요 To strangers
Formal
다시 말씀해 주세요 To elders

常见问题

10 个问题

It's okay, but '다시 말씀해 주시겠어요?' is much better for a boss.

'다시' means 'again' in the sense of repeating a specific action. '또' means 'again' in the sense of 'another time' or 'more'.

Most Koreans will understand 'Pardon', but using the Korean phrase shows respect for the language.

You say '천천히 말해주세요' (Cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-ju-se-yo).

It's similar but slightly more informal. It's like saying 'What was that?'

It comes from the verb '주다' (to give). It turns a command into a request for a favor.

Yes, it's perfectly fine for polite texting.

You can say '죄송합니다. 아직 잘 모르겠어요.' (I'm sorry. I still don't quite know.)

Friends might say '뭐래?' (What's he/she saying?) or '머라구?' (cute spelling of 뭐라고).

The word '말' is native Korean, but it is often associated with the Hanja {言|언} (speech).

相关表达

🔗

천천히 말해주세요

similar

Please speak slowly

🔗

다시 말씀해 주세요

specialized form

Please say it again (honorific)

🔗

이해가 안 돼요

builds on

I don't understand

🔗

뭐라고 하셨죠?

similar

What did you say?

🔄

다시 한번만요

synonym

Just one more time

在哪里用

🍲

Noisy Restaurant

Waiter: 주문하신 음식이 다 떨어졌습니다.

Learner: 죄송합니다. 시끄러워서요. 다시 말해주세요.

formal
🗣️

Language Exchange

Partner: 어제 친구랑 홍대에서 버스킹을 봤어요.

Learner: 버스킹? 다시 말해주세요.

formal
🏦

At the Bank

Clerk: 여기에 서명해 주시고 신분증 보여주세요.

Learner: 네? 다시 한번만 말해주세요.

formal
📱

Phone Call

Friend's Mom: 지수 지금 샤워 중인데 나중에 전화할래?

Learner: 잘 안 들려요. 다시 말해주세요.

formal
🗺️

Asking Directions

Stranger: 저기 사거리에서 우회전해서 직진하세요.

Learner: 천천히 다시 말해주세요. 감사합니다.

formal
🚕

In a Taxi

Driver: 어디로 모실까요?

Learner: 다시 말해주세요. 강남역 가주세요.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Dasi' as 'Dash back' to the start of the sentence, and 'Mal' as 'Mouth' speaking.

Visual Association

Imagine a 'rewind' button (다시) on a person's mouth (말하다) that you are politely pressing (주세요).

Rhyme

Dasi Mal, hear it all!

Story

You are at a busy Seoul market. A vendor tells you the price of delicious tteokbokki. The crowd is loud. You look at the vendor, tap your ear, and say 'Dasi malhaejuseyo!' The vendor smiles and repeats the price slowly.

Word Web

다시 (Again)말 (Speech)하다 (To do)주다 (To give)말씀 (Honorific speech)한번 (Once)천천히 (Slowly)이해 (Understanding)

挑战

Go to a YouTube video in Korean. Pause it after a sentence you don't understand. Say '다시 말해주세요' out loud, then hit the 'back 10 seconds' button. Repeat 5 times.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Puede repetir, por favor?

Korean uses the 'give' auxiliary verb which isn't present in Spanish.

French high

Pourriez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?

French 's'il vous plaît' is a set phrase, whereas Korean politeness is built into the verb ending.

German moderate

Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?

German word order places the verb at the end, while Korean places the request ending at the very end.

Japanese high

もう一度言ってください

Japanese uses 'kudasai' (give) just like Korean uses 'juseyo' (give).

Arabic moderate

أعد من فضلك (A'id min fadlik)

Arabic politeness is an external phrase, while Korean is a verb suffix.

Chinese high

请再说一遍 (Qǐng zài shuō yībiàn)

Chinese puts 'please' at the beginning, while Korean puts it at the end.

Korean (Honorific) high

다시 말씀해 주시겠어요?

Uses the honorific noun '말씀' and a more tentative question ending.

Portuguese high

Pode repetir, por favor?

Portuguese often drops the subject pronoun, similar to how Korean is pro-drop.

Easily Confused

다시 말해주세요 对比 다시 하세요

Learners mix up '말하세요' (speak) and '하세요' (do).

Remember 'Mal' (말) is for mouth/speech.

다시 말해주세요 对比 또 말해주세요

Using '또' instead of '다시' for 'again'.

'다시' is for a fresh start/repetition; '또' is for 'another' or 'repeatedly'.

常见问题 (10)

It's okay, but '다시 말씀해 주시겠어요?' is much better for a boss.

'다시' means 'again' in the sense of repeating a specific action. '또' means 'again' in the sense of 'another time' or 'more'.

Most Koreans will understand 'Pardon', but using the Korean phrase shows respect for the language.

You say '천천히 말해주세요' (Cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-ju-se-yo).

It's similar but slightly more informal. It's like saying 'What was that?'

It comes from the verb '주다' (to give). It turns a command into a request for a favor.

Yes, it's perfectly fine for polite texting.

You can say '죄송합니다. 아직 잘 모르겠어요.' (I'm sorry. I still don't quite know.)

Friends might say '뭐래?' (What's he/she saying?) or '머라구?' (cute spelling of 뭐라고).

The word '말' is native Korean, but it is often associated with the Hanja {言|언} (speech).

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