Explanation
Express a suggestion or advice; 'what if', 'how about', 'why don't you'.
Formation
Verb-た form + ら どうですか
Detailed 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.
Examples
スキーに行ったらどうですか？
Sukii ni ittara doudesuka?
How about going skiing?
少し休んだらどうですか？
Sukoshi yasundara doudesuka?
What if you take a little break?
この本を読んだらどうですか？
Kono hon wo yondara doudesuka?
Why don't you read this book?
タクシーで帰ったらどうですか？
Takushii de kaettara doudesuka?
How about going home by taxi?
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.