Significado
Asking for slower speech.
Contexto cultural
In Yerevan, the pace of life and speech is fast. People are generally very helpful to tourists and will appreciate the effort of using Armenian. The word 'kamats' is often preferred over 'dandagh' in Western dialects. The pronunciation also shifts (e.g., 'g' instead of 'k'). Interrupting someone to ask them to slow down is not considered rude if done with a polite 'Kneres' (Sorry) or 'Khindrum em' (Please). Teachers expect students to ask for clarification. Silence is often interpreted as full understanding, so speaking up is encouraged.
The 'Please' Rule
Always add 'Khindrum em' (Please) if you are in a shop or talking to someone you don't know. It changes the tone from a command to a polite request.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture indicating 'slow down' can accompany the phrase to make it clearer.
Significado
Asking for slower speech.
The 'Please' Rule
Always add 'Khindrum em' (Please) if you are in a shop or talking to someone you don't know. It changes the tone from a command to a polite request.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or a hand gesture indicating 'slow down' can accompany the phrase to make it clearer.
Don't Overuse
If you ask someone to speak slowly five times in a row, they might switch to English. Use it strategically!
Teste-se
How would you ask your Armenian grandmother to speak slowly?
Տատիկ, ...
Even with family, elders are often addressed with the formal/plural 'khoseq' as a sign of respect.
Complete the sentence to say 'Please speak slowly.'
..., դանդաղ խոսիր:
'Խնդրում եմ' (Khindrum em) is the standard way to say 'please' in Armenian.
Match the Armenian phrase with its English meaning.
Phrases: 1. Դանդաղ խոսիր, 2. Արագ խոսիր, 3. Կամաց խոսիր
'Dandagh' is specifically slow, 'Arag' is fast, and 'Kamats' can be both quiet and slow.
What is the most natural response for a learner who doesn't understand?
Speaker A: (Speaks very fast Armenian) Speaker B: ...
This directly addresses the problem of speed and lack of comprehension.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Dandagh khosir'
Travel
- • Taxi
- • Airport
- • Hotel
Shopping
- • Market
- • Bakery
- • Mall
Social
- • Cafe
- • Party
- • Date
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosՏատիկ, ...
Even with family, elders are often addressed with the formal/plural 'khoseq' as a sign of respect.
..., դանդաղ խոսիր:
'Խնդրում եմ' (Khindrum em) is the standard way to say 'please' in Armenian.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
'Dandagh' is specifically slow, 'Arag' is fast, and 'Kamats' can be both quiet and slow.
Speaker A: (Speaks very fast Armenian) Speaker B: ...
This directly addresses the problem of speed and lack of comprehension.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasIt's not rude among friends, but with strangers, it's better to use the formal 'Դանդաղ խոսեք' and add 'խնդրում եմ' (please).
'Dandagh' specifically means slow. 'Kamats' can mean slow or quiet. In many cases, they are interchangeable for speed.
Add 'ավելի' (aveli) before 'դանդաղ' to get 'Ավելի դանդաղ խոսիր' (Aveli dandagh khosir).
Yes, but use the formal form: 'Պարոն/Տիկին [Name], խնդրում եմ դանդաղ խոսեք'!
It's like the French 'r' or the sound you make when gargling water. It's deep in the throat.
Not exactly slang, but people might say 'Մի քիչ կամաց' (A bit slow/quiet) very briefly.
You can say 'Կներեք, դեռ շատ արագ է' (Sorry, it's still very fast) or ask them to repeat.
Yes, but they usually say 'Կամաց խօսէ' (Gamats khose).
Yes, you can say 'Դանդաղ քշիր' (Drive slowly).
Usually 'Dandagh' comes before 'khosir', but 'Khosir dandagh' is also understood, just less common.
You can say 'Դանդաղ և պարզ խոսիր' (Dandagh yev parz khosir).
Yes, it's the imperative of 'to speak.'
It's a high-energy, expressive culture! It's not that they are in a hurry, they are just passionate.
It's rare in text, as you can read at your own pace, but you might text it to someone before a voice call.
Frases relacionadas
Կամաց խոսիր
synonymSpeak quietly/slowly
Կրկնեք, խնդրում եմ
similarRepeat, please
Չեմ հասկանում
builds onI don't understand
Ի՞նչ ասացիք
similarWhat did you say?
Արագ խոսիր
contrastSpeak fast
