🇪🇹 Amharic phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Amharic

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ቀስ በቀስ
"Slow down" in Amharic · say it like keh-s beh-kehs

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Amharic is ቀስ በቀስ. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

ቀስ አድርግ
more formal way to say it
ዝቅ በቅ
casual and regional variant

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to reduce their speed, whether driving or walking. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be used with friends or in a more serious context, such as with a child or a student.

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Examples in Amharic

AmharicEnglish
እባክህ ቀስ በቀስ እንቀጥልPlease slow down, we are in a hurry.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'በፍጥነት እንቀጥል', which means 'let's hurry up'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ቀስ በቀስ'?

Use it when you want to ask someone to slow down in any context.

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