A1 Expression Neutral

Kun je wat langzamer praten?

Can you speak a bit slower?

Meaning

Asking someone to adjust their speaking speed.

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Cultural Background

Dutch people appreciate directness but value politeness in requests. Flemish speakers might use 'trager' instead of 'langzamer'.

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Use 'wat'

It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

Meaning

Asking someone to adjust their speaking speed.

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Use 'wat'

It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Kun je wat _____ praten?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: langzamer

Langzamer means slower, which is the correct comparative form.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Kun je wat _____ praten?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: langzamer

Langzamer means slower, which is the correct comparative form.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite.

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