Bole to
बोल तो
BOH-lay toh
A Hindi phrase meaning 'that is to say' or 'I mean'.
Meaning & usage
The phrase 'Bole to' is commonly used in Hindi to clarify or emphasize a statement. It translates to 'that is to say' or 'I mean', often used in conversations to provide further explanation or to rephrase something for better understanding. This expression is part of everyday speech in India, reflecting the informal and conversational nature of the language.
In a sentence
He was late to the meeting, bole to, he missed the important discussion.
As seen in crosswords
Bole to is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A Hindi phrase meaning 'that is to say' or 'I mean'” (4,2)
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