A2 Expression तटस्थ

Hãy nói chậm lại

Please speak slower

मतलब

Asking someone to reduce their speaking speed.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

Hanoians value indirectness and extreme politeness. Using 'Xin' before 'Hãy' is very common here. Saigonese speech is faster and often drops consonants. You will use this phrase more often here than in the North. Students rarely interrupt teachers. If you use this, do it during a pause and use very respectful pronouns. This is often the first 'real' phrase learners use to survive in a local market.

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The Hand Gesture

Pair the phrase with a 'pushing down' motion with your palm to visually signal 'slow down'.

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Tone Accuracy

If you get the tone of 'Chậm' wrong, it might sound like 'Chấm' (dot) or 'Châm' (sting). Focus on the low, heavy tone.

मतलब

Asking someone to reduce their speaking speed.

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The Hand Gesture

Pair the phrase with a 'pushing down' motion with your palm to visually signal 'slow down'.

⚠️

Tone Accuracy

If you get the tone of 'Chậm' wrong, it might sound like 'Chấm' (dot) or 'Châm' (sting). Focus on the low, heavy tone.

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Don't be shy

Vietnamese people expect foreigners to struggle with speed. Asking them to slow down is seen as a sign of dedication, not stupidity.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word to make the request polite.

___ nói chậm lại được không?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Hãy

'Hãy' is the correct imperative particle for a polite request.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a teacher to slow down?

Choose the best option:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Thưa cô, hãy nói chậm lại ạ.

This includes the respectful address 'Thưa cô' and the polite ending 'ạ'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tôi nói có nhanh quá không? B: Có, bạn ___ ___ ___ ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: hãy nói chậm lại

The context asks if they are speaking too fast, so the answer should be to slow down.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are listening to a fast news report and want to practice.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Hãy nói chậm lại

News reports are notoriously fast, requiring this phrase for learners.

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विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Speed vs Volume Requests

Speed (Tempo)
Chậm lại Slow down
Nhanh lên Speed up
Volume (Loudness)
To lên Louder
Khẽ thôi Softer

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word to make the request polite. Fill Blank A1

___ nói chậm lại được không?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Hãy

'Hãy' is the correct imperative particle for a polite request.

Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a teacher to slow down? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Thưa cô, hãy nói chậm lại ạ.

This includes the respectful address 'Thưa cô' and the polite ending 'ạ'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tôi nói có nhanh quá không? B: Có, bạn ___ ___ ___ ___.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: hãy nói chậm lại

The context asks if they are speaking too fast, so the answer should be to slow down.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

You are listening to a fast news report and want to practice.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Hãy nói chậm lại

News reports are notoriously fast, requiring this phrase for learners.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No, but it makes it a polite request rather than a blunt command. For beginners, it's safer to use it.

Yes, but 'Nói chậm lại' is more common when you want someone to change their current speed.

Try: 'Xin lỗi, tôi vẫn chưa hiểu. Làm ơn nói thật chậm.' (Sorry, I still don't understand. Please speak REALLY slow.)

Not at all, as long as your tone of voice is friendly and you use appropriate pronouns like 'bạn', 'anh', or 'chị'.

It's a corrective particle. It means 'back to a state of' or 'again' in a way that fixes a problem.

Yes, if you are on a voice call or if someone is sending too many fast voice notes.

Use 'Đi chậm lại' instead of 'Nói chậm lại'.

Often 'Nói từ từ thôi' or 'Nói chậm chậm thôi'.

It's 'Hãy' (with a tilde). 'Hay' means 'or' or 'interesting'.

Yes, but add 'Dạ' at the beginning and 'ạ' at the end for respect.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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Nói to lên

similar

Speak louder

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Nhắc lại

builds on

Repeat

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Từ từ thôi

synonym

Slowly/Gradually

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Nói nhanh lên

contrast

Speak faster

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Dừng lại

similar

Stop

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