A1 Expression フォーマル

Langsam, bitte.

Slowly, please.

意味

A polite request for a slower pace.

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文化的背景

Germans value 'Direktheit' (directness). Saying 'Langsam, bitte' is not seen as rude, but as a functional necessity for clear communication. Swiss German is naturally slower in tempo than High German. However, Swiss people are very polite, so always ensure the 'bitte' is included. Austrians may use more 'Höflichkeitsfloskeln' (polite phrases). You might hear 'Ganz langsam, wenn ich bitten darf' (Very slowly, if I may ask). In German gaming or tech circles, 'langsam' is used to tell someone to stop 'spamming' or rushing a strategy.

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Use Hand Gestures

Pair 'Langsam, bitte' with a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms facing down, moving slightly up and down) to make your meaning unmistakable.

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Don't Forget the 'Bitte'

Just saying 'Langsam!' can sound like you are barking an order at a dog. Always add the 'bitte'.

意味

A polite request for a slower pace.

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Use Hand Gestures

Pair 'Langsam, bitte' with a 'calm down' hand gesture (palms facing down, moving slightly up and down) to make your meaning unmistakable.

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Don't Forget the 'Bitte'

Just saying 'Langsam!' can sound like you are barking an order at a dog. Always add the 'bitte'.

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The 'A1' Badge

Native speakers usually appreciate the effort. If you say this, they will often simplify their vocabulary as well as their speed.

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing word to ask someone to speak slower.

Sprechen Sie ________, bitte.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: langsam

'Langsam' is the word for 'slowly'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to ask a stranger to slow down?

You are at a train station and the clerk is talking too fast.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Langsam, bitte.

Adding 'bitte' makes the request polite for a professional setting.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Die Nummer ist 0152-938475.' B: 'Oh, ________, bitte. Ich habe keinen Stift.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: langsam

The speaker needs the other person to slow down because they don't have a pen ready.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: A car is driving too fast on a snowy road.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Langsam, bitte.

Speed is the issue, so 'langsam' is the correct choice.

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Langsam vs. Leise

Langsam
Tempo Speed
Uhr Clock
Leise
Volumen Volume
Radio Radio

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing word to ask someone to speak slower. Fill Blank A1

Sprechen Sie ________, bitte.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: langsam

'Langsam' is the word for 'slowly'.

Which phrase is the most polite way to ask a stranger to slow down? Choose A1

You are at a train station and the clerk is talking too fast.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Langsam, bitte.

Adding 'bitte' makes the request polite for a professional setting.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: 'Die Nummer ist 0152-938475.' B: 'Oh, ________, bitte. Ich habe keinen Stift.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: langsam

The speaker needs the other person to slow down because they don't have a pen ready.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: A car is driving too fast on a snowy road.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Langsam, bitte.

Speed is the issue, so 'langsam' is the correct choice.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it is perfectly polite for everyday situations. If you want to be extra formal, use 'Könnten Sie bitte etwas langsamer sprechen?'.

Yes, it works for physical movement as well as speech.

'Langsam' means 'slowly', 'langsamer' means 'slower'. Both work, but 'langsam' is the standard request.

It's a matter of perception! To a native, it's normal speed. German has many consonant clusters that can make it sound faster to learners.

Yes, reversing the order is also common and correct.

No, that would be 'langweilig'. Don't mix them up!

Yes, especially if you are a non-native speaker. It shows you want to be accurate.

You can say 'Ganz langsam, bitte.'

Say it again, or try 'Ich verstehe leider immer noch nicht. Noch langsamer, bitte.'

You might hear 'Sachte, sachte' (Easy, easy) or 'Immer mit der Ruhe'.

関連フレーズ

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Wiederholen Sie, bitte.

similar

Repeat, please.

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Ich verstehe nicht.

builds on

I don't understand.

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Nicht so schnell.

synonym

Not so fast.

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Schritt für Schritt.

specialized form

Step by step.

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