한국어
천천히 말해주세요
발음
cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-ju-se-yo
의미
“Please speak slowly.”
Short Intro
Use this phrase when someone is speaking too fast.
It helps you understand the conversation more clearly.
How to Use This Expression
- Formal: 천천히 말해주세요 (cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-ju-se-yo)
A polite request to slow down speech. - Casual: 천천히 말해줘 (cheon-cheon-hi mal-hae-jwo)
Used between friends or same-age people. - Extra polite: 천천히 말씀해 주세요 (cheon-cheon-hi malsseum-hae ju-se-yo)
Very polite, used with older people.
Example Sentence
죄송한데 천천히 말해주세요.
“Sorry, but please speak slowly.”
Similar Expressions
- 다시 말해 주세요 (dasi malhae juseyo) — “Please say it again.”
- 조금만 천천히요 (jogeumman cheoncheonhiyo) — “A little slower, please.”
Closing
If Korean feels too fast, this phrase will help you keep up with confidence!

