A1 Expression Neutral

هل تتكلم ببطء؟

hal tatakallam bibut?

Can you speak slowly?

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Meaning

A polite request for someone to reduce their speaking pace.

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Cultural Background

Egyptians are known for speaking quickly. Using this phrase will be met with a smile and a deliberate effort to slow down. In the Levant, people are very hospitable. They will often apologize for speaking too fast.

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Smile!

Always smile when asking this. It shows you are friendly, not critical.

Meaning

A polite request for someone to reduce their speaking pace.

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Smile!

Always smile when asking this. It shows you are friendly, not critical.

Test Yourself

Which phrase asks someone to slow down?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: هل تتكلم ببطء؟

ببطء means slowly.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase asks someone to slow down? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: هل تتكلم ببطء؟

ببطء means slowly.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite if said with a smile.

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