A1 Expression औपचारिक

좀 천천히 말해 주세요

jom cheoncheonhi malhae juseyo

Please speak a bit slower

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use this phrase to politely ask a native speaker to decrease their speaking speed so you can understand them better.

  • Means: Please speak a little more slowly.
  • Used in: Language classes, asking for directions, or talking to locals.
  • Don't confuse: Don't use informal endings like '말해' with strangers.
Confused face + Hand gesture = Clearer communication

Explanation at your level:

This phrase is for beginners. It means 'Please speak slowly'. You use it when you don't understand fast Korean. It is very polite and helpful for your studies.
As an A2 learner, you will encounter native speakers who talk quickly. This phrase is your primary tool for managing the flow of conversation. It uses the standard polite honorific '주세요', which is essential for interacting with strangers in Korea.
At the B1 level, you should be able to use this phrase naturally within a longer sentence. For example, '죄송하지만, 제가 아직 한국어가 서툴러서 좀 천천히 말해 주세요.' This demonstrates your ability to provide context for your request.
While B2 learners often understand most speech, this phrase remains useful in high-pressure environments like business meetings or complex administrative tasks. It functions as a strategic tool to ensure precision in communication, showing that you value accuracy over speed.
Advanced learners recognize that the choice between '말해 주세요' and '말씀해 주세요' is a nuanced decision based on the social hierarchy of the interlocutors. Using this phrase at the C1 level is less about survival and more about maintaining the register of the conversation.
At the C2 level, one analyzes the sociolinguistic implications of the request. The phrase acts as a hedge, mitigating the potential face-threatening act of asking someone to modify their behavior. It is a masterclass in maintaining rapport while asserting one's own communicative needs.

मतलब

A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Politeness is key. Always use '좀' to soften the request.

💡

Use '좀'

Always include '좀' to sound polite.

मतलब

A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.

💡

Use '좀'

Always include '좀' to sound polite.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word.

좀 ____ 말해 주세요.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 천천히

천천히 means slowly.

🎉 स्कोर: /1

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

1 सवाल

No, it is very polite.

संबंधित मुहावरे

🔗

다시 말해 주세요

similar

Please say it again.

कहाँ इस्तेमाल करें

🗺️

Asking for directions

You: 죄송합니다, 좀 천천히 말해 주세요.

formal
📚

Language class

You: 선생님, 좀 천천히 말해 주세요.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a turtle (slow) wearing a 'Juseyo' (polite) hat.

Visual Association

Imagine a fast-talking person and you holding up a 'Slow' sign with a polite bow.

Rhyme

Slowly, slowly, please do say, '천천히' is the way!

Story

I was lost in Seoul. A man started talking fast. I felt panic. I remembered my phrase. I said '좀 천천히 말해 주세요'. He smiled and pointed the way.

Word Web

천천히말하다주세요부탁합니다다시이해

चैलेंज

Say it 10 times to a mirror with a polite bow.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¿Puede hablar más despacio, por favor?

Korean uses honorific suffixes instead of verb conjugations for politeness.

French high

Parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.

Korean requires a specific honorific verb if addressing a superior.

German high

Könnten Sie bitte langsamer sprechen?

Korean structure is more fixed and idiomatic.

Japanese high

ゆっくり話してください。

Japanese uses 'kudasai' while Korean uses 'juseyo'.

Arabic moderate

تكلم ببطء من فضلك

Korean is more indirect.

Chinese high

请慢一点说。

Korean word order is more flexible.

Korean self

천천히 말해 주세요.

None.

Portuguese high

Fale mais devagar, por favor.

Korean is more focused on the 'favor' aspect.

Easily Confused

좀 천천히 말해 주세요 बनाम 천천히 하세요

Learners think it means 'speak slowly'.

It means 'take your time' (in general).

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल (1)

No, it is very polite.

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