Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use this phrase to politely ask someone to speak at a slower pace so you can understand them better.
- Means: Please speak slowly.
- Used in: Language classes, talking to locals, or when you miss a detail.
- Don't confuse: '천천히 하세요' (take your time) with '천천히 말해주세요' (speak slowly).
आपके स्तर पर व्याख्या:
मतलब
A request to ask someone to articulate words at a slower pace.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korea, the 'pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture is real. Asking someone to slow down is a polite way to challenge this norm. In a professional setting, using '말씀해 주세요' instead of '말해 주세요' is highly recommended to show respect. Teachers in Korea expect students to ask for clarification. It is seen as a sign of diligence.
Use a Smile
Always smile when asking. It shows you are friendly and not frustrated.
Don't Overuse
If you ask every 5 seconds, the conversation will stop. Try to catch keywords instead.
Use a Smile
Always smile when asking. It shows you are friendly and not frustrated.
Don't Overuse
If you ask every 5 seconds, the conversation will stop. Try to catch keywords instead.
Combine Phrases
Try '죄송합니다, 잘 못 들었어요. 천천히 말해주세요.' for a natural flow.
खुद को परखो
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to speak slowly?
Choose the best option:
The '-주세요' ending is the standard polite form for requests.
Fill in the blank to make the request softer.
_____ 천천히 말해주세요.
'조금만' means 'a little bit', which softens the request.
Match the register to the phrase.
Match: A) Formal, B) Informal
Adding '말씀' makes it honorific.
Complete the dialogue.
Speaker A: (Speaking very fast) ... Speaker B: 죄송합니다, _____.
This is the correct phrase to ask for a slower pace.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यासChoose the best option:
The '-주세요' ending is the standard polite form for requests.
_____ 천천히 말해주세요.
'조금만' means 'a little bit', which softens the request.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Adding '말씀' makes it honorific.
Speaker A: (Speaking very fast) ... Speaker B: 죄송합니다, _____.
This is the correct phrase to ask for a slower pace.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
6 सवालNo, it is very polite and shows you are interested in the conversation.
Yes, but use '말씀해 주세요' to be extra polite.
It comes from the verb '하다' (to do).
No, it can describe walking, eating, or working.
Try asking '다시 한번만 더 말해주세요' (Please say it one more time).
Yes, it is used whenever a character is confused by another's fast explanation.
संबंधित मुहावरे
다시 한번 말해주세요
similarPlease say it again.
이해가 안 돼요
builds onI don't understand.
천천히 하세요
contrastTake your time.
कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें
Taxi Ride
Driver: 어디로 가시나요?
Learner: 천천히 말해주세요.
Language Exchange
Partner: 오늘 뭐 했어요?
Learner: 죄송해요, 천천히 말해주세요.
Office Inquiry
Boss: 이 서류를 저기 제출하세요.
Learner: 죄송합니다, 천천히 말씀해 주세요.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of a turtle (천천히) talking to a rabbit.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a person trying to catch falling leaves (words) and asking the wind to blow slower.
Rhyme
Slowly, slowly, 천천히, speak to me clearly.
Story
I was in Seoul. The taxi driver spoke like a rapper. I felt panicked. I took a breath, smiled, and said '천천히 말해주세요'. He laughed and slowed down.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Parlez plus lentement' in French or 'Habla más despacio' in Spanish. It is a universal need for language learners.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Listen to a fast Korean news clip and pause it, then say the phrase aloud 5 times.
Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.
उच्चारण
The 'ㅊ' is an aspirated 'ch' sound.
The 'ㅎ' in '해' is soft.
औपचारिकता का स्तर
천천히 말씀해 주십시오. (Requesting a speed change.)
천천히 말해주세요. (Requesting a speed change.)
천천히 말해줘. (Requesting a speed change.)
천천히 좀 말해봐. (Requesting a speed change.)
The word '천천히' comes from the Middle Korean '천천히', which evolved from the reduplication of the root '천' (slow). It reflects the ancient desire to describe a leisurely pace.
रोचक तथ्य
The repetition of the syllable '천' mimics the slow, rhythmic sound of a steady walk.
सांस्कृतिक नोट्स
In Korea, the 'pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture is real. Asking someone to slow down is a polite way to challenge this norm.
“한국 사람들은 빨리 말해요. 그래서 '천천히 말해주세요'가 필요해요.”
In a professional setting, using '말씀해 주세요' instead of '말해 주세요' is highly recommended to show respect.
“회의 중에 천천히 말씀해 주시면 감사하겠습니다.”
Teachers in Korea expect students to ask for clarification. It is seen as a sign of diligence.
“선생님, 잘 모르겠어요. 천천히 말해주세요.”
बातचीत की शुरुआत
How do you ask a native speaker to slow down?
What do you say when you don't understand a fast speaker?
How would you ask a professor to slow down?
सामान्य गलतियाँ
천천히 말해.
천천히 말해주세요.
L1 Interference
느리게 말해주세요.
천천히 말해주세요.
L1 Interference
천천히 말해 주세요.
천천히 말해주세요.
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
Hable más despacio, por favor.
Spanish uses 'más' (more), while Korean uses the adverb '천천히' (slowly).
Parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.
French explicitly uses 's'il vous plaît', whereas Korean embeds the politeness in the verb ending.
Bitte sprechen Sie langsamer.
German focuses on the speed (slower), while Korean focuses on the manner (slowly).
ゆっくり話してください (Yukkuri hanashite kudasai).
The vocabulary roots are different, but the grammatical logic is nearly 1:1.
تكلم ببطء من فضلك (Takallam bi-but' min fadlak).
Arabic uses a noun-based construction, whereas Korean uses a dedicated adverb.
Spotted in the Real World
“천천히 말해주세요.”
The protagonist asks a local to slow down while trying to understand directions.
“천천히 말해주세요.”
Used as a teaching example for beginners.
“한국어 공부 중이라 천천히 말해주세요!”
A creator asking their Korean guest to slow down for the audience.
आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Learners think it means 'speak slowly'.
It means 'take your time' (do the task slowly).
Learners use it with teachers.
It is too informal for teachers.
Learners use this when they just need a slower pace.
Use this only if you missed the whole sentence.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (6)
No, it is very polite and shows you are interested in the conversation.
basic understandingYes, but use '말씀해 주세요' to be extra polite.
usage contextsIt comes from the verb '하다' (to do).
grammar mechanicsNo, it can describe walking, eating, or working.
basic understandingTry asking '다시 한번만 더 말해주세요' (Please say it one more time).
practical tipsYes, it is used whenever a character is confused by another's fast explanation.
cultural usage
