German phrase

Könnten Sie ~ anders formulieren?

Meaning

Could you rephrase ___?

When to use it

A polite rephrasing request. It asks for the same meaning in clearer words.

Example dialogue

Die Anleitung ist zu kompliziert.

The instructions are too complicated.

Könnten Sie die Anleitung anders formulieren?

Could you rephrase the instructions?

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