Significado
Asking someone to reduce their speaking speed.
Contexto cultural
Ukrainians value directness but also formal politeness with strangers. Using the 'Ви' form (говоріть) is crucial when asking for a favor like slowing down. In regions like Lviv, people may speak with a specific 'Lviv accent' and use more archaic or Polish-influenced words. They are very proud of their language and will be happy to slow down if you ask. Kyiv is a fast-paced capital. People might be in a rush and speak very quickly. Don't be afraid to use this phrase; it's better than misunderstanding important info. In diaspora communities (Canada, USA), the language might be spoken more slowly or with an older vocabulary. They often find it charming when new learners use formal phrases.
Use a hand gesture
Pairing the phrase with a gentle 'slow down' hand gesture (palms down, moving slightly) helps convey the meaning even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.
Don't forget the 'Ви'
Always use 'говоріть' (plural) with people you don't know. 'Говори' (singular) can sound rude or patronizing.
Significado
Asking someone to reduce their speaking speed.
Use a hand gesture
Pairing the phrase with a gentle 'slow down' hand gesture (palms down, moving slightly) helps convey the meaning even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.
Don't forget the 'Ви'
Always use 'говоріть' (plural) with people you don't know. 'Говори' (singular) can sound rude or patronizing.
The 'English' Switch
If someone switches to English, you can say: 'Я хочу вчити українську, говоріть повільніше, будь ласка.' This usually makes them very happy to help.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the polite request to speak slower.
Будь ласка, ________ повільніше.
'Говоріть' is the formal/plural imperative required for a polite request.
Which word means 'more slowly'?
Оберіть правильне слово:
'Повільніше' is the comparative form of 'повільно'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are at a train station and the clerk is talking very fast about your ticket.
This is the appropriate phrase to use when you need someone to slow down their speech.
Complete the dialogue.
Продавець: 'Ці яблука дуже смачні, хочете купити?' Покупець: 'Вибачте, ...'
The buyer is likely struggling with the seller's speed.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Formal vs Informal
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosБудь ласка, ________ повільніше.
'Говоріть' is the formal/plural imperative required for a polite request.
Оберіть правильне слово:
'Повільніше' is the comparative form of 'повільно'.
You are at a train station and the clerk is talking very fast about your ticket.
This is the appropriate phrase to use when you need someone to slow down their speech.
Продавець: 'Ці яблука дуже смачні, хочете купити?' Покупець: 'Вибачте, ...'
The buyer is likely struggling with the seller's speed.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot at all! In fact, it's considered polite because it shows you are actually trying to listen and understand what they are saying.
It's a bit too short and can sound like a command. Adding 'Будь ласка' makes it a polite request.
'Повільно' means 'slowly'. 'Повільніше' means 'more slowly'. When asking someone to change their speed, the comparative 'more slowly' is more natural.
You can put it at the beginning or the end. 'Будь ласка, говоріть повільніше' or 'Говоріть повільніше, будь ласка' are both perfect.
You would say 'Говоріть швидше, будь ласка.' But you probably won't need that for a while!
'Говоріть' is the formal/plural form. In Ukrainian, you use the plural to show respect to one person (like 'vous' in French).
You can say 'Вибачте, я все одно не розумію. Повторіть ще раз дуже повільно.' (Sorry, I still don't understand. Repeat once more very slowly.)
It is two words: 'будь' and 'ласка'.
Yes, historically it means grace, favor, or kindness.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for a classroom setting.
Frases relacionadas
Повторіть, будь ласка.
similarPlease repeat.
Я не розумію.
builds onI don't understand.
Що ви сказали?
similarWhat did you say?
Говоріть голосніше.
contrastSpeak louder.
