Say again Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪ/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn
SAY uh-GAYN, uh-GEN
sˈeɪ/ /ɐɡˈɛn
SAY uh-GEN
Definition
An informal way to ask someone to repeat what they just said because you did not hear or understand them.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; common in casual speech, often used alone as a quick question. Also used in phone calls or noisy environments. More polite alternatives: 'Could you say that again?' or 'Sorry, can you repeat that?'.
Spanish: repetir - ¿puedes repetir?Portuguese (BR): repetir - pode repetir?Portuguese (PT): repetir - podes repetir?Chinese (Simplified): 再说一遍 - 请再说一遍Chinese (Traditional): 再說一遍 - 請再說一遍Hindi: फिर से कहो - क्या आप फिर से कह सकते हैं?Arabic: كرر - هل يمكنك أن تقول ذلك مرة أخرى؟Bengali: আবার বলুন - আবার বলেনRussian: ещё раз - повториJapanese: もう一度言って - もう一回言ってVietnamese: nói lạiKorean: 다시 말해 - 다시 말씀해Turkish: bir daha söyle - tekrar söyleUrdu: دوبارہ کہیںIndonesian: katakan lagi - ulangi
Example Sentences
Could you say again what you just said?
basic
Sorry, can you say again?
basic
I didn't hear you—please say again.
basic
If you missed that, I'll say it again.
natural
Wait, can you say that again a bit slower?
natural
In this class, don't be afraid to ask the teacher to say again if you don't understand.
natural