المعنى
Requesting a slower pace of speech.
خلفية ثقافية
Norwegians value directness. Asking for clarification is seen as a sign of intelligence and engagement. In the broader Scandinavian context, people are generally helpful to learners. Don't be afraid to use this phrase. In a professional setting, it is better to frame it as 'Kan du snakke litt langsommere?' to maintain a polite tone.
Use 'litt'
Adding 'litt' (a little) makes you sound much more polite.
Don't be aggressive
Always use a polite tone of voice when saying this.
المعنى
Requesting a slower pace of speech.
Use 'litt'
Adding 'litt' (a little) makes you sound much more polite.
Don't be aggressive
Always use a polite tone of voice when saying this.
Combine it
Try 'Unnskyld, kan du snakke litt langsommere?' for the perfect polite request.
اختبر نفسك
Which is the correct way to ask someone to slow down?
Kan du _____?
After 'kan du', we use the infinitive 'snakke', and the comparative 'langsommere' is the correct form.
Fill in the blank with the correct comparative form.
Du må snakke _____.
When asking for a change in speed, use the comparative.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Snakk langsommere
Langsommere is the comparative of slow.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Jeg forstår ikke. B: _____
The speaker is asking for help, so they should use the imperative.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينKan du _____?
After 'kan du', we use the infinitive 'snakke', and the comparative 'langsommere' is the correct form.
Du må snakke _____.
When asking for a change in speed, use the comparative.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Langsommere is the comparative of slow.
A: Jeg forstår ikke. B: _____
The speaker is asking for help, so they should use the imperative.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
8 أسئلةNo, it is a very helpful phrase for learners.
Yes, but add 'Kan du være så snill' to be extra polite.
'Langsomt' is slow, 'langsommere' is slower.
They are interchangeable.
Yes, it is very common on the phone.
They are comfortable with their language, but they are happy to slow down for you.
Yes, it is always polite.
It is neutral.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kan du gjenta?
builds onCan you repeat?
Hva sa du?
similarWhat did you say?
Jeg forstår ikke
builds onI don't understand
