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How to Say "Slow down" in Burmese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
သွားလျှင်နည်းနည်း
"Slow down" in Burmese · say it like thwa-lyin-nay-nay

The most natural way to say "Slow down" in Burmese is သွားလျှင်နည်းနည်း. 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

နည်းနည်းသွားပါ
a more polite way to ask someone to slow down
အချိန်ယူပါ
used when asking someone to take their time

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 also be used when someone is speaking too quickly.

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Examples in Burmese

BurmeseEnglish
ကားကို သွားလျှင်နည်းနည်း လုပ်ပါPlease slow down the car
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'stop', which is a different command.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

When should I use this phrase?

Use it when you want someone to reduce their speed or pace in various situations.

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