Pattern Family 24 — Asking Someone to Speak Louder

Hindi Pattern

• ज़रा ज़ोर से बोलो।
• आवाज़ नहीं आ रही।
• थोड़ा ऊँचा बोलिए।

Natural English Expressions

• Could you speak up?
• I can't hear you.
• Could you speak a little louder?
• Your voice is very soft.

Nuance

"Speak up" is the most natural everyday expression.

Examples

• Could you speak up?
• I can't hear you.

Common Mistakes

❌ Speak loudly.

✅ Could you speak up?

Memory Tip

"Speak up" is the idiomatic choice.

Quick Recap

Most common: See Natural English Expressions above.