Phrases to politely ask for repeating what other people said.
- Could you say that again?
- Can you say that again?
- Could you please repeat what you just said for me?
- I’m sorry, but I didn’t understand you.
- Could you repeat that word, please?
- I’m sorry to interrupt, but I don’t understand that word?
What is the meaning of ask for a repetition?
You ask someone to repeat what they have said when you have not heard them or when you have not understood them. You can also ask someone to repeat what they have said when you feel that what they have said is surprising or impolite.
What to say instead of can you repeat?
Different Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Something
- Would you mind repeating that?
- Excuse me?
- Pardon (me)?
- Sorry?
- Come again?
- I beg your pardon?
- Could you repeat that, please?
- Could you say that again, please?
Is it rude to say Come again?
“What?” is rather rude. “Come again” is very colloquial. I think I usually say “Sorry?” or “I’m sorry?” – the question intonation is important here, you are apologising because you haven’t heard correctly but also asking them to repeat the statement.
What’s another word for repeating yourself?
What is another word for repeat oneself?
| keep on | go on |
|---|---|
| talk endlessly | talk repeatedly |
| go on talking | harp on |
| rabbit on | ramble on |
| rant on | refer to repeatedly |
How do you say please repeat?
Different Ways to Ask Someone to Repeat Something
- Would you mind repeating that?
- Excuse me?
- Pardon (me)?
- Sorry?
- Come again?
- I beg your pardon?
- Could you repeat that, please?
- Could you say that again, please?
What happens if you ask the examiner to repeat a question?
There is no specific penalty for asking the examiner to repeat the question. So it does not necessarily affect your score. Your answers are the important thing.
Why do people repeat a question someone asks them?
First, the listener doesn’t understand the question and needs to hear it again in order for their brain to process it, and rather than ask, “Can you repeat that?” they simply echo the question with an upward inflection. Second, deposition witness deliberately does this to trip up the examination.
Are previous year questions or of that type repeated in NEET?
It happens some times that previous year questions come in NEET. Mainly physics will do that with jee mains questions, they just copy and paste some questions from jee mains, even data and options are same. In chemistry they always come fresh questions. Sometimes questions will repeat but those which is famous one but data will change.
Is there a penalty for repeating an IELTS question?
Repeating the IELTS Speaking question. There is no specific penalty for asking the examiner to repeat the question. So it does not necessarily affect your score. Your answers are the important thing.
