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〜たらどうですか: why don't you ...?

N4 · 05 Conditionals & suggestions

Politely suggests an idea to someone.

Verb た-form + らどうですか. Casual: 〜たらどう? Also 〜てはどうですか (a bit more formal). It is a suggestion, not a command, but can sound pushy to a superior; use 〜てはいかがですか instead.

Examples

Why don't you take a little rest?

Why don't you try talking to your teacher?

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