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Breakdown of Вы, пожалуйста, повторите это предложение ещё раз.
это
this
вы
you
пожалуйста
please
предложение
the sentence
повторить
to repeat
ещё
again
Questions & Answers about Вы, пожалуйста, повторите это предложение ещё раз.
What does Вы mean in this sentence?
Вы is the formal second-person pronoun in Russian. It is used to show respect and politeness when addressing someone, and can be used for both a single person (in a formal context) and for multiple people.
Why is there a comma after Вы?
The comma sets off the address from the polite request. In this sentence, пожалуйста (please) follows immediately after the address, and the comma helps to clarify that Вы is directly addressing the listener rather than being part of the main command.
What role does пожалуйста play in this sentence?
Пожалуйста translates as "please" in English. It functions as a polite interjection, softening the command повторите ("repeat") and making the request more courteous.
What is the grammatical form of повторите, and why is it used here?
Повторите is the imperative form of the verb повторить ("to repeat") conjugated for the formal second-person (using Вы). It is used to issue a command or request, directing the listener to repeat "this sentence" as stated.
What does ещё раз contribute to the meaning of the sentence?
Ещё раз means "once again" or "one more time." It emphasizes that the repetition should occur an additional time, reinforcing the idea that the sentence needs to be repeated beyond what has already been said.
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