How's that again Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhaʊz/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn

HOWZ THAT uh-GAYN, uh-GEN

UK

haʊz/ /ðˈæt/ /ɐɡˈɛn

HOWZ THAT uh-GEN

Definition

This expression is used to politely ask someone to repeat what they just said, usually because you didn't hear or understand them.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and spoken; often used in conversation if you miss part of what someone said. Slightly more polite than simply saying 'What?' but less formal than 'Could you repeat that?' Usually signals genuine confusion rather than annoyance.

• Spanish: ¿cómo fue eso? - ¿cómo dices?
• Portuguese (BR): como é mesmo? - pode repetir?
• Portuguese (PT): como é que é? - pode repetir?
• Chinese (Simplified): 你能再说一遍吗？ - 什么？
• Chinese (Traditional): 你能再說一次嗎？ - 什麼？
• Hindi: क्या कहा आपने? - फिर से कहिए
• Arabic: ماذا قلت؟ - هل يمكنك أن تعيد؟
• Bengali: আবার কী বললেন - একটু বলবেন
• Russian: Простите, как? - Ещё раз, пожалуйста
• Japanese: もう一度何とおっしゃいましたか - もう一度お願いします
• Vietnamese: Bạn nói lại được không - Gì cơ
• Korean: 뭐라고요? - 다시 말씀해 주시겠어요?
• Turkish: Nasıl dediniz? - Bir daha söyler misiniz?
• Urdu: کیا کہا آپ نے؟ - دوبارہ کہیں
• Indonesian: Apa tadi? - Bisa diulang?

Example Sentences

How's that again? I didn't catch what you said.

basic

Sorry, how's that again?

basic

If you missed it, just ask, 'How's that again?'

basic

Wait, how's that again? You’re moving next month?

natural

How's that again? I thought you said you couldn’t come.

natural

The connection was bad—how's that again?

natural