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천천히 말해 주세요
How to say slower please in Korean A1
천천히 말해 주세요 / 천천히요 — the classroom and street line when Hangul flies past you.
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Every form, from formal to casual
천천히 is “slowly.” Polite ask: 천천히 말해 주세요. Soft short: 천천히요.
| Korean | Romanization | Level | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 천천히 말해 주세요 | cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo | Polite | Please speak slowly |
| 천천히 말씀해 주세요 | cheoncheonhi malsseumhae juseyo | Honorific | Respectful to elders/staff |
| 천천히요 | cheoncheonhiyo | Soft | Quick soft ask |
| 좀 더 천천히 | jom deo cheoncheonhi | Casual soft | A bit more slowly |
Which one do I actually use?
Teacher or stranger talking fast: 천천히 말해 주세요. Pair with 죄송해요 if you interrupt.
Pronunciation notes
- 천천히
cheon-cheon-hi; keep both ㅊ soft, not “chun-chun.”
Vocabulary set
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Quick drill
Common mistakes
- ✗ 느리게만 as default✓ 천천히 말해 주세요느리게 is “slowly” for actions; 천천히 is the set phrase for speech pace.
Example sentences
죄송해요, 천천히 말해 주세요.
joesonghaeyo, cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo.
Sorry — please speak slowly.
조금만 더 천천히요.
jogeumman deo cheoncheonhiyo.
Just a little more slowly, please.
FAQ
How do you say slower please in Korean?
천천히 말해 주세요. Soft: 천천히요.
How do you ask someone to speak more slowly politely?
천천히 말씀해 주세요 (honorific).
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