A1 Expression Neutral

Kan du snakke saktere?

Can you speak slower?

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Meaning

Requesting a slower pace of speech.

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Cultural Background

Norwegians value efficiency. Asking someone to slow down is seen as a practical solution to a communication problem. Directness is preferred over beating around the bush.

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Add 'litt'

Adding 'litt' (a little) makes you sound much more polite.

Meaning

Requesting a slower pace of speech.

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Add 'litt'

Adding 'litt' (a little) makes you sound much more polite.

Test Yourself

Select the correct word to complete the sentence.

Kan du snakke ____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: saktere

We use the comparative form 'saktere' to ask for a change in speed.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct word to complete the sentence. Choose A1

Kan du snakke ____?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: saktere

We use the comparative form 'saktere' to ask for a change in speed.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very helpful.

Related Phrases

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Jeg forstår ikke

builds on

I don't understand

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Kan du gjenta det?

similar

Can you repeat that?

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