천천히 말해 주세요.
When to use
Use this when someone is speaking too quickly for you to follow. It's a polite way to ask them to slow down.
Speech Level
The '-주세요' ending makes this a polite request, suitable for most interactions.
How it works
This phrase combines the adverb '천천히' (slowly) with the verb '말하다' (to speak) and the polite request ending '-아/어 주세요'.
- 천천히: Adverb meaning 'slowly'
- 말해: Verb stem of '말하다' (to speak), conjugated
- -주세요: Polite request ending (please do)
Pronunciation
The adverb '천천히' (cheoncheonhi) is pronounced with clear syllables. The '히' (hi) ending is often softened in natural speech.
Notes
A polite request for someone to speak at a slower pace.