🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Slow down" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Забави се
"Slow down" in Bulgarian · say it like zah-bah-vee seh

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Bulgarian is Забави се. 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

Постепенно
used in more formal contexts or when advising someone to take their time
Успокой се
used when suggesting someone should calm down and take it easy

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone is rushing or acting too quickly. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. It can be said to friends, family, or colleagues when you want them to take their time.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Забави се, не бързай толкова.Slow down, don't rush so much.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'бързай', which means 'hurry up'.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Забави се'?

Use it when you want to tell someone to take their time or slow their pace.

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