A1 Expression Neutral

Bitte langsam sprechen.

Please speak slowly.

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Meaning

A request for someone to reduce their speaking speed.

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Cultural Background

Germans value efficiency. They prefer you to ask for clarification rather than nodding and pretending to understand. Austrians might use 'bitte' more frequently as a filler, but the request remains the same.

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Smile!

Always smile when you say this. It shows you are friendly and not frustrated.

Meaning

A request for someone to reduce their speaking speed.

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Smile!

Always smile when you say this. It shows you are friendly and not frustrated.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to ask someone to slow down?

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Bitte langsam sprechen.

The infinitive 'sprechen' is the correct form for this request.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to ask someone to slow down? Choose A1

Choose the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Bitte langsam sprechen.

The infinitive 'sprechen' is the correct form for this request.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

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