～たら どうですか JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-た form + ら どうですか

Explanation

The ～たら どうですか grammar point is used to make a suggestion or give advice to someone. It can be translated as 'what if', 'how about', or 'why don't you' in English. This structure is used with the た-form of verbs to make a gentle, polite suggestion.

Example sentences

• スキーに行ったらどうですか？

  How about going skiing?

  Sukii ni ittara doudesuka?

• 少し休んだらどうですか？

  What if you take a little break?

  Sukoshi yasundara doudesuka?

• この本を読んだらどうですか？

  Why don't you read this book?

  Kono hon wo yondara doudesuka?

• タクシーで帰ったらどうですか？

  How about going home by taxi?

  Takushii de kaettara doudesuka?