🇧🇩 Bengali phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Bengali

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ধীরে চলো
"Slow down" in Bengali · say it like dhee-reh choh-loh

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Bengali is ধীরে চলো. 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

স্লো ডাউন
used in informal contexts, especially among younger people
ধীরে
a more casual way to say 'slowly'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want someone to reduce their speed, whether driving or walking. It is commonly used in everyday conversations. It can also be used in a more general sense to suggest taking things easy.

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Examples in Bengali

BengaliEnglish
গাড়ি ধীরে চলো!Drive slowly!
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 'দ্রুত চলো' which means 'go fast'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear ধীরে চলো, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bengali with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'ধীরে চলো'?

Use it when you want to advise someone to slow down in any activity.

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