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How to reply to a helpful correction in English
A helpful correction is a chance to understand the pattern and try again. You can ask for an explanation without becoming defensive.
Sahi correction ho to shukriya kahein. Doubt ho to milkar detail check karne ko keh sakte hain.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
Thanks for the correction.
सुधार के लिए धन्यवाद।
sudhaar ke liye dhanyavaad.
Acknowledge the correction.
Reply 2
Could you explain why?
क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि क्यों?
kya aap bata sakte hain ki kyon?
Ask about the reason.
Reply 3
I'll try again.
मैं फिर कोशिश करूँगा / करूँगी।
main phir koshish karoonga / karoongi.
Show that you will use the feedback.
Reply 4
Could you give me an example?
क्या आप मुझे एक उदाहरण दे सकते हैं?
kya aap mujhe ek udaaharan de sakte hain?
Request a concrete example.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Acknowledge the correction. Show that you will use the feedback.
See it in a short conversation
A vocabulary correction
Partner
This is the word we usually use.
Show Hindi meaning
हम आम तौर पर यह शब्द इस्तेमाल करते हैं।
ham aam taur par yah shabd istemaal karte hain.
You
Thanks for the correction.
Show Hindi meaning
सुधार के लिए धन्यवाद।
sudhaar ke liye dhanyavaad.
Feedback on an expression
Partner
Try saying it this way.
Show Hindi meaning
इसे इस तरह कहकर देखिए।
ise is tarah kahkar dekhiye.
You
Could you explain why?
Show Hindi meaning
क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि क्यों?
kya aap bata sakte hain ki kyon?
Your turn
Say that you will try the expression again.
Reveal sample reply
I'll try again.
मैं फिर कोशिश करूँगा / करूँगी।
main phir koshish karoonga / karoongi.
